Stefania (Cinquini) Catanese, age 75, of Mansfield, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Catanese, who was by her side when she died and to whom she was wed on April 25, 1976.
Born in Bagni di Lucca, Italy on January 13, 1951, she was a loving daughter of the late Domenico G. and Maria D. (Bartolozzi) Cinquini.
Stefania spent her early childhood living in Italy. At the age of 4, her family relocated to Paris and later to Montreal, Canada. She next moved to the United States, first settling in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
Following her marriage to Robert, the couple moved to Mansfield, where she had made her home for the past fifty years. A dedicated and devoted homemaker to her adoring family, Mrs. Catanese had also worked as an accounts payable clerk for the Robert Allen Group in Foxboro.
A communicant of Saint Mary’s Church in Mansfield, Stef’s favorite times were those spent with her treasured family and especially being a grandmother. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, reading, bowling and of course, being an amazing cook.
In addition to her beloved husband of fifty years, she is survived by her devoted daughters, Daniela Bouley and her husband Allen of Norton and Angela C. Cunningham and her husband Jason of Bridgewater. She was the cherished and proud “Nonnie” of Jason M. Cunningham, Jr. of Bridgewater, Bella S. Cunningham of Bridgewater, Luca C. Bouley of Norton, Lorenzo R. Bouley of Norton and Fiona J. Cunningham of Bridgewater. She was the dear sister of the late Marco Cinquini and is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, November 4th from 9:30-11:30 A.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 4th at 12:00 Noon in Saint Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt Street (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Stefania’s memory to the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation, P.O. Box 809, Westwood, MA 02090.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com