Catherine "Kitty" Scholl

Catherine “Kitty” Scholl, 95, passed away unexpectantly, but peacefully on Saturday, October 14th surrounded by her loving family. Mom was born and raised in Castleisland, County Kerry Ireland, along with her dear brother Sean, to her beloved parents, Catherine and Denis O’Sullivan in 1928. In 1953 she moved to the United States to live with her aunt and uncle in Calistoga. While working at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Calistoga, she met the love of her life Joseph Scholl, after asking him for a dime to play bingo. 6 months later on February 11th, 1956, they were married. Over the next twelve years they were blessed with nine children, Joseph, Denis, William, John, Martha, Francis, Caithlin, Vincent and Brendan. In December of 1963, they moved from Calistoga to North Napa to raise their family. It has been the family home for the last 60 years. They raised their children in the Catholic faith at St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, where she remained an active parishioner. Mom became an American Citizen in 1965 and voted in every election every year up to and including this past election. It was amazing, that throughout all the years in America, she never lost her Irish heritage or her Irish brogue, A devout Catholic throughout her life, mom prayed the rosary daily to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She also prayed daily to her beloved Saint Padre Pio, and numerous other saints to keep her family, loved ones, friends and even strangers safe and in God’s graces. When in times of need or trouble over the years, Mom never hesitated to pray for family, friends or strangers and did so lovingly! Mom had an incredible and extraordinary sense of humor. No matter the occasion, mom was always prepared and ready to crack a joke and so thoroughly enjoyed hearing people laugh. She even cracked a joke just before she passed. Her greatest joys however were her loving family! Nine children and their spouses, Thirteen grandchildren and their spouses and her Nine great grandchildren. Her big bright Irish smile lit up a room whenever any of us entered the room and she always loved family parties and dinners. Mom will be remembered by all who knew her, for her devotion to God, her love for her family, her caring nature to those in need, mercy towards those sick and dying, and that wonderful sense of humor. She truly was the best mom, grandma, and great grandma anyone could ask for and will be missed tremendously by all of us. Catherine was pre-deceased by her parents and younger brother. Her beloved husband Joseph and her first born son Joseph. Catherine is survived by her children, Denis (Julie), Bill (Patrick), John (Barbara), Martha, Frank (Colleen), Cathy (Greg), Vince (Lisa), Brendan (Tracee). Her grandchildren Tracy (Tandy), Aaron (Katelyn), Ryan, April, Todd (Sammy), Joshua (Jordan), Nathan, Elijah, Gianna, Gabriel, Sebastian, Rowen, and Greyson. Her great grandchildren, Iszabella, Amelia, Riley, Abraham, Connor, Joseph, Raelynn, Ana Marie, and Titus.

Catherine "Kitty" Scholl

May 24, 1928 - October 14, 2023

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Catherine "Kitty" Scholl

May 24, 1928 - October 14, 2023

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