Catherine Pollinger Obituary

Age - 86

October 7, 2023

Wilmington, DE

Catherine Ann Pollinger, fondly known as "Kay", died peacefully at her home on October 5, 2023 Kay was born on September 14, 1937 to Catherine Zickgraf Heck and Herman Heck in Wilmington and was the eldest of 4 siblings, Madeline, Dorothy, Lillian, and Herman (Aunt Bobby) Kay grew up on N Claymont St and attended St Paul's Commercial HS Following graduation she was employed with the DuPont Co , where she worked until marrying the love of her life, Francis Pollinger Kay & Fran were a formidable force, a power couple, who raised their children on Bancroft Parkway teaching them Christian values, love and loyalty of family, and the power of prayer Kay was the co-founder of Francis Pollinger & Son Roofing & Siding and contributed immensely to the company's growth and success for over 60 years Kay, Fran and their family enjoyed summers in Ocean City, NJ, winters in Sanibel Island, FL, but Kay's favorite place was the pew of a church, where she spent countless hours praying for family, friends, & peace on earth After losing Fran in 2007, Kay's mission each day was one that only she and the Lord planned and included feeding the homeless EVERY DAY, attending Mass, saying the rosary, shuffling friends to appointments, caring for grandchildren, and visiting St Ann's Chapel Kay was famous for baking Irish Raisin bread for her neighbors, often delivering it warm, in her apron, ready for butter and tea She will be greatly missed Along with both of her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her sisters, Madeline, Dorothy, Lillian; and her husband, Francis Pollinger Sr She is survived by her children: Donna Shea (Chris), Christine Davis (Kevin), Colleen Pollinger & Francis Pollinger Jr (Jennifer); and her 9 grandchildren Family and friends are invited to visit from 11AM - 12PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 301 N Bancroft Pkwy, Wilmington, DE A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12PM Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sunday Breakfast Mission

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