Obituary of Katherine Golz

Golz, Katherine Ellen "Katie", age 54 of Mahwah, NJ passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 after a brief stay in the hospital. She was born at Hackensack Hospital on October 31, 1960 and was a life-long resident of Mahwah. Katie graduated from Mahwah High School, received a RN degree from Englewood Hospital School of Nursing and a BA degree from Ramapo College. Katie was a nurse at Englewood Hospital and worked as an epidemiologist for the Center for Disease Control. She enjoyed many outdoor activities such as skiing, sailing, snowmobiling and gardening. Most of all she enjoyed and loved her family. Katie was one of seven children born to the late Frank and Helen Golz and was the beloved companion of Timothy Armstrong for many years. Katie will forever be remembered by her devoted brothers, Bill, Frank, Mike and Fred, loving sisters Terry and Anna, many nephews and a niece along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to know her. Katie touched the lives of many people with her cheerful smile, loving nature and sense of adventure. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff,NJ 07481. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday 11 am at Redeemer Cemetery, 90 Chapel Road, Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to the Mahwah Fire Department, Co #4, 50 Fardale Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 would be appreciated.