An Epic Celebration of Life For Cathy Parry
Please join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025, as we gather to celebrate the incredible life of Cathy Parry—a woman whose heart, humor, and passion left a lasting imprint on everyone she met.
Cathy believed life was meant to be lived fully, and we intend to celebrate her with that spirit in mind—with stories, music, love, and laughter. This will be no ordinary memorial, but an epic celebration of a life well-lived.
To truly honor Cathy’s vibrant spirit, we’re inviting guests to reflect the things that brought joy to her life. Cathy was a proud and passionate fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies, and her favorite band, Pearl Jam. Whether it’s a team jersey, a Phillies cap, or your most-loved Pearl Jam concert tee, we’d be honored if you wore it in her memory.
We'll be serving an Italian luncheon menu following the ceremony. We hope you'll stay and share your memories of Cathy with each other.
Please RSVP before August 13, 2025 to let us know you'll be joining us in person.
We understand that not everyone is able to join us in person to honor Cathy’s life, and we want to ensure that all who loved her have the opportunity to be part of this meaningful gathering. We will be livestreaming her memorial ceremony on the Epic Celebrations YouTube Channel so that friends and family near and far can celebrate her life alongside us. Please join us virtually to remember, reflect, and celebrate the incredible person Cathy was. Additional details regarding the livestream will be shared here prior to our event date.
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Make a Memorial Donation in Honor of Cathy
Loved ones are welcome to send memorial flowers to The Grove at Centerton to be delivered on the morning of Saturday August 23, 2025. In lieu of flowers, if you’d like to honor Cathy’s memory in a meaningful way, please consider making a donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation—a charity she cared deeply about. Their mission to fight childhood cancer through research and family support was close to her heart. Your gift is a beautiful way to celebrate the kindness and generosity that Cathy shared so freely.
Donations can be made by clicking on the logo below.
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About Cathy...
Cathy was born to Paul and Wendy Butler on July 3, 1962. One of Cathy's passions was music. She was born to a musically gifted family and played baritone horn in marching band. She also loved being a majorette in High School.
Cathy went on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westchester University. Cathy was a communications major and loved reading and writing. Her writing skills aided her to be promoted in her banking career.
As she was completing college, Bob lived and worked in West Chester, and that's where they met in 1984. Cathy graduated in 1985. They moved to the Jersey Shore the following year and have been NJ residents since.
Cathy was a loving mother to two beautiful daughters, Olivia and Emily. Her family was her highest priority.
Cathy initially worked as a legal secretary in casino marketing and then became Director of Marketing for the Bay Atlantic Symphony. Eventually Cathy found herself unexpectedly with a career in Banking, where she remained until retirement. Her last position was as a Banking Analyst for SMBC. Cathy enjoyed her work friendships very much.
Cathy's main passions were her family and friends. She loved Philadelphia sports, and was an avid Eagles fan and loved the Phillies.
Anybody that knew Cathy also knew that she loved the band Pearl Jam. Loved is an understatement. She had been to over 40 concerts, all over the world, and has made many close friends through her love of this music and these experiences.
For everyone who loved Cathy, we will always remember her cheering on the Eagles and the Phillies with her family and or watching a beautiful sunset from 59th Street in Ocean City.
Cathy is survived by her husband Bob, Daughters Olivia and Emily, and her brother Paul Butler.
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