Paul R. Catalano
April 23, 1924 - December 21, 2009
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Paul R. Catalano
April 23, 1924 - December 21, 2009
Obituary
Paul Robert Catalano was born in Rochester, New York on April 23, 1924 and died December 21, 2009 in Mission Viejo, California.
He served in the European Theater in World War II and liberated his father’s hometown of Real Monte, Sicily. He retired as Western Regional Sales Manager of Critikon, a division of Johnson & Johnson.
He dedicated years of his life to volunteer service with the American Heart Association, Mission Hospital Foundation and Mended Hearts Chapter 216 in Mission Viejo, California.
He is deeply loved and dearly missed by his devoted wife, Carol, his children Paulette Kent Greenwald, Camille Ron Raffaniello, and Perry Maria Catalano, his sister Josephine Medina, his sister-in-law Patricia Catalano, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and his best friend and cousin Paul Catalano of Buffalo, New York. He was predeceased by his brother Charles Catalano.
His great loves in life were his family, music and golf. Our loss is great. We will all remember his charm, wit, intelligence, and incredible renditions of ‘O’ Sole Mio.’
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday December 28th at 12:30 PM at St. Killian’s Catholic Church in Mission Viejo. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Mission Hospital Foundation, Cardio Vascular Nursing Education Fund, or Mended Hearts Chapter 216, 28261 Zurburan, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Papa, ‘we love you and we like you too.’ Ciao Bella.
37 responses to Paul R. Catalano
Robert & Phyllis Wachenheim says:
December 24, 2009
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious unto you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ~Numbers 6:24~
Robert and Phyllis
cornelia steinmetz-keller says:
December 25, 2009
dear carol!
“nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much the heart can hold.
i am ready to find out! i know love multiplies when given away.”
i wish that loving memories will bring a smile to your face every day.
from the bottom of my heart, cornelia
Karen Kulick says:
December 25, 2009
Dear Carol, How so very sorry I am for your loss. I’ll so miss Paul’s big bear hugs and sharing Italian receipes. He was such a joy and an inspiration to all of us. Karen
Ralph Gravelle says:
December 25, 2009
Paul was a true gentle man. he will be missed
Tom and Genie says:
December 25, 2009
Dear Aunt Carol—Our hearts are breaking over the loss of Paul. What a sweet, loving,funny man he was! I just regret that we are on the other side of the continent, and could not spend more time with both of you. We will always treasure the memory of our lunch in Florence three years ago. You will be in our prayers in the coming days and weeks. Hugs from CT.