Joanne Swirat Cate Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanne Swirat Cate of Black Mountain, North Carolina, who passed away on August 18, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Swirat Cate to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Dudley M. Cate; her parents, Ben John Swirat and Irene Ostrowski Swirat; her siblings, Ted Swirat and Diane Puccia; her children, Andrew, Lauren and Russell; and her grandchildren, Emma, Julia, Meg and Patrick. She was also cherished by the many nephews, nieces and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be donated to the Black Mountain Home for Children (blackmountainhome.org) or to any charity of your choice that is believed to be consistent with Joanne's values.
