Ceil Katz

Ceil (Rubin) Katz, 89 of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family. Ceil moved to Shrewsbury from Staten Island two years ago. She was born and lived most of her life in Brooklyn New York, daughter of Russian immigrants Mollie & Abraham Rubin. Ceil was predeceased by her husband Harry Katz after 52 years of marriage and by her daughter Patricia Katz Vita, who passed away in 2013. Additionally, her brothers Milton Rubin & Moses(Moe)Rubin predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Rona (Katz) Harris and her husband Leonard of Shrewsbury; her grandchildren, Jodi Ford and her husband Fred Ford of Grafton, Massachusetts, Paige Josti and her husband Robert Josti of Rutland, Massachusetts, Danielle Vita & Andrew Vita of Staten Island; great grandchildren Isaac and Eliot Josti, Alex, Spencer & Brynn Ford; her best friend, Bossie and Patricia's partner, Ronald Vita, and several nieces and nephews. In 1958, Ceil and Harry started their company, Ropat Fabrics in the basement of their house and it became one of the most successful auto trim companies on the east coast. After Harry passed away, Ropat Fabrics continued until 2007, when at age 82, she decided to close the business. Helping her children and grandchildren was the most important thing to her. She also loved her trips to Atlantic City (especially when she was comped), Mohegan Sun and Twin Rivers. Her favorite pastime was watching Ellen Degeneres and playing her miniature poker slot game. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 18th at 11:00 am in the Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York. Memorial Contributions may be made in Ceil Katz's name to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Road, Worcester MA 01602. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.