Susan Judith Katz
1936 – 2026
Susan Judith Katz, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, treasured friend, and woman whose curiosity and enthusiasm for life never faded, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 90.
Above all, Susan’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who took enormous pride in her children and grandchildren.
Her marriage to her beloved husband Irv lasted 64 years before he passed away in 2023. Family remained at the center of her life, and she cherished the time they spent together. One of her final great joys was celebrating her 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family and being able to attend her grandson’s wedding, where she enjoyed a wonderful and memorable time with those she loved most.
Susan had an active mind and an insatiable curiosity. She was an avid reader throughout her life and rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy! Her family often joked that she could have been a contestant herself, as she seemed to know the answer to nearly every question.
She was also an enthusiastic tennis fan and especially loved watching Carlos Alcaraz play. Whether engrossed in a good book, answering questions along with Jeopardy!, or settling in to watch a great tennis match, Susan always found something interesting to capture her attention.
Susan had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel with her husband. Her travels took her to memorable places and experiences around the world, including once riding an elephant, zip lining and hot air ballooning. Also along the way she formed lasting friendships with people she met through her travel group.
After relocating to Delaware, Susan embraced her new community and developed many meaningful friendships. She enjoyed spending time with her neighbors, participating in book groups, and going to Easter Seals, always enjoying the possibility of making friends and discovering something interesting or unexpected.
Susan also took great pride in her working years and was a longtime employee of Manpower. And those who knew her well will undoubtedly remember another of her pleasures—her beloved Jaguar, which she thoroughly enjoyed driving.
Friendship was important to Susan throughout her life. She maintained lifelong friendships, including especially treasured relationships with Lorraine, Bobbie, Shirley and Linda reflecting the loyalty and connection she brought to the people she cared about.
Susan shared an especially close and loving bond with her brother, Jay, and his wife, Judy, as well as with her husband, Irv. The four of them spent a great deal of time together over the years, celebrating holidays, gathering at the Jersey Shore and in the Poconos, and simply enjoying each other’s company. Even when they weren’t together, Susan and Jay spoke on the phone every week, staying closely connected to one another’s lives. Their relationship was filled with laughter, shared memories, and the comfort that comes from a lifetime spent knowing and loving one another. The bond Susan shared with Jay, Judy, and Irv was a very special and cherished part of her life. Susan leaves behind her loving family: her son, David Katz, and his wife, Joan, and her grandchildren Jason, Ryan, and Sarah Duval; her daughter, Joanne, and her husband, Jerry Naroden, and her grandchildren Jake, Ben and Jessica; her brother, Jason Weiss, and his wife, Judy, her niece, Janine and grand niece Isabel.
Susan lived a long and full life marked by her devotion to family, enduring friendships, intellectual curiosity, travel, laughter, and an appreciation for life’s experiences both large and small. Her family and friends will remember her for the love she gave, the relationships she treasured, and the unmistakable spirit she brought to a life well lived.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who loved her.In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Susan may consider making a donation in her name to St. Jude, Deborah Hospital or Hadassah
Funeral services and burial will be held at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel.