A funeral mass was held June 15 at St. Joseph’s RC Church for Catherine T. Downes. She died peacefully in her sleep on June 11 after decades of selfless service to her God, her family and community of friends and neighbors. Catherine was born in Jersey City and lived most of her life there. She resided in Avon-by-the-Sea for the past 5 years. She belonged to the St. Joseph’s R.C. Church Senior Citizens and was active on their annual Carnival Committee. Catherine was predeceased by her husband of many years, Daniel. She is survived by her 5 children: Sheila P. and her husband Joseph Fallon, John J. and his wife Kathy, Daniel F., Kevin J. and his wife Joan , Brian M. and his wife Holly. Catherine is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services arranged by the Fallon Funeral Home, Jersey City.