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Norine Helen Cate - 75

11/13/2023

Norine Helen Cate (Allman), age 75, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Park Forest surrounded by her family on November 11, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Graduate of Mount St Mary Academy in St Charles, IL. At age 19, Norine began working at The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and soon began working in the payroll department where she stayed before proudly retiring in 2006. She married the love of her life Joe Cate on April 29, 1972, and enjoyed 51 loving years together. Working downtown for 40 years did not keep Norine from being a devoted mother to her children, Tim (Katie) Cate, Michael Cate, Alice (Bill Bormet) Cate and Jim (Jen) Cate. She wanted nothing more in this world than to watch them grow up and succeed. Norine could not wait to be a grandma, and cherished anytime she visited or babysat her grandchildren Gillian, Carter, Thatcher, Addison, and Clark Cate. For decades, Norine’s favorite place to go every summer was The Last Resort at Indiana Beach. She and her family made many friends and created memories that will last a lifetime. She was also a loyal and dedicated pet mom and pet grandma to her many dogs and grand dogs throughout her life. People would say any dog that had Norine and Joe as their owners won the adoption lottery. Norine is preceded in death by her beloved father Norbert, her mother Catherine nee Byrne. Survived by her brother Tim (Donna) Allman. Aunt to many nephews, nieces, and cousin of many. She is preceded in death of a lifelong best friend, Joy P. Green. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday November 19, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Monday November 20, 2023 11:15 am from funeral home to St Mary Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. Mass 12:00 Noon. Burial Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Norine’s name to the South Suburban Human Society, 21800 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL, 60443 or southsuburbanhumane.org would be appreciated by the Cate family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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Kevin Fitzpatrick

Nov 18, 2023, 7:14 PM

I am very sad to hear of Norine's passing. She was a funny,friendly and down to earth human being that always greeted me with a smile. I, like Norine, also worked at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and spent, like Norine, the bulk of my career at their Main Office. Both of our fathers at one time worked at the District and both were proud Local 9 electricians as her brother Tim and hubby Joe were as well, We often shared our "District" stories and as Tim and Joe can attest there are many really good ones. When I first started at the District in the late 70's computer technology was just beginning to roll out and we didn't have things like direct deposit. We got checks. Norine and her boss, Bob Fattore, were essentially the Paymaster Section for the entire agency and as you might suspect the most popular duo in the District every two weeks. I had a smile on my face every time they came by. Joe, Tim and your respective families, Sorry for your loss. You were all lucky to have her in your lives. Kevin Fitzpatrick joe

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Jim Cusack

Nov 15, 2023, 1:05 PM

Joe - so sorry to hear of Your wife passing. I will certainly make a donation in Norine's name at the South Suburban Humane Society as requested. My prayers are with the Cate family. Jim Cusack '63

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Bob Fattore

Nov 14, 2023, 11:29 AM

Norine worked for me in the Payroll Section at the MWRDGC for 35 years. She was dedicated to making sure her guys at the plants were receiving their proper time and pay. Anytime a new employee arrived to work in Payroll I would have Norine break them in. She would would teach them every espect of preparing a payroll on a bi-weekly basis. That did'nt take away from her love of Joe Cate, her kids, and grandkids and she would let me know what was going on in their lives. They were her heart and soul. Norine would alwys refer to Joe as Joe Cate so everyome would refer to Joe as Joe Cate, as I still do. Her kids were her life. She was one tough lady as shown with her fight with cancer. She would make the trip in all kinds of terrible weather from Park Forest to downtown to make sure we would make payroll. She should have been Paymaster. She was a good friend, and will be missed. Rest in Peace Norine.

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Jackie Leyendecker

Nov 14, 2023, 8:45 AM

Although I didn't know Norine that long I do know she was a great wife,mother,grandmother and pet lover. She raised beautiful children, and she will be missed by them all.may she rest in peace.

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