Catherine Frances Millen passed away Monday, March 10th, 2025 of natural causes at Pathways Hospice in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Cathy was born on June 18th, 1947 in Bayshore, New York to Anthony and Frances Cesare. She was the middle of five children. Her two older sisters, Annette and Gloria, preceded her in death.

Cathy earned an associate's degree at Suffolk County Community College on Long Island, New York. It was there that Cathy met her future husband, John Millen. They were married in Deer Park, New York on June 14th, 1970. Cathy and John lived in Wisconsin, New York and for the last 46 years in Greeley, Colorado. Cathy loved Greeley and met many wonderful people, forming life-long friendships. Cathy bore two children, Alexander and Paige, as well as a previous son, William A. Kaynor.

Cathy enjoyed cooking, holiday entertaining and crafting. Her Italian American heritage always meant having the Thanksgiving lasagna and Christmas ziti, which were enjoyed by all. Her primary occupation focused on raising her wonderful children and making a home for her family. Cathy was loved and admired by all who knew her.

Cathy is survived by her husband John, children Alex, Paige and Billy, grandchildren Abbey, Bryna and Sophia, brothers Thomas and James, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends that are considered family.