Catherine M. "Cass" McSorley (nee Dougherty) passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Cass was the beloved wife of Tim, mother of Kathy (husband Don Mickey), grandmother of Máiréad and Áine Mickey, sister of Joey Dougherty, sister-in-law to Nan Mulligan, Kitty Simpson and Jack & Pat McSorley, as well as aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Cass worked as an executive secretary at General Tire, and as office manager at AutoRadio USA. She served as President of the University House Credit Union for many years, as well as Post 803 Women’s Bowling League.
Many will recall her involvement in organizing the fundraising events of block parties and bingo games for St. Patrick’s and St. Anthony’s churches.
Cass came into the McSorley family at age 16 a stranger, but left this world as a beloved spouse, daughter, and sister. She will be remembered for her open heart and generosity to friends and family.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. on Friday, Nov. 22nd at St. Patrick's Church, 20th & Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103 where friends may call 9:15-10:15 A.M. at the Church also. Interment Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers family prefers contributions be made to Schuylkill & Devil's Pocket Veterans Memorial Fund, 613 Bambrey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Attn: Bob McFadden.