Catherine S. Pilotti

Catherine S. Pilotti (nee Palaima), 81, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2021. Kate was born in Cleveland to the late Peter and Theresa Palaima.  She spent the early part of her life living in Cleveland and graduated from Lourdes Academy High School.  She moved to Eastlake shortly after her marriage to her loving husband of 61 years, Kenneth A. Pilotti.  Kate worked for many years as a manager for Hough Bakeries and ended her work career as an associate at Walmart.  She was also a long time Board of Election Worker in Lake County. 

Kate was a devout Catholic who spent her Sundays singing in the Contemporary Choir at St. Justin Martyr Church.  She was an avid reader and loved playing cards with family and friends.  She also had a keen eye for roses.

Kate was devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother.  She is survived by her husband Kenneth Pilotti, sons Peter Pilotti of Dayton, Michael Pilotti (Carol) of Concord Township and Stephen Pilotti (Andrea) of Chagrin Falls, sister Ruth Garcia (John) and brother Leo Palaima (Pam) of California.  She was the proud grandmother of Amber Sullivan (Rory), Allison Pilotti, Clayton Pilotti and Carmella Pilotti.  She was preceded in death by brothers Paul Palaima (Liz) and Mark Palaima

A Celebration of Life Service for Catherine will be held on Friday, December 3, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Lambur Hall, St. Justin Martyr Church, 35781 Stevens Boulevard, Eastlake, OH 44095

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 4, 10:00 am at St. Justin Martyr Church.  Interment to follow immediately after mass at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Catherine’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 or at www.hospicewr.org