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Thomas R. Kateley NORTH ADAMS Thomas R. Kateley, 54, of Newark, Del., formerly of North Adams, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008.Son of Robert A. Kateley and the late Barbara Miller Kateley, he attended schools in North Adams and was a 1972 graduate of Drury High School, where he was an accomplished athlete, excelling in football, basketball and baseball. Mr. Kateley was employed as a production manager at Cermet Materials Inc. of Wilmington, Del. He was an avid golfer and the #1 fan of the Green Bay Packers and Boston Red Sox. He leaves his wife, Susie Bissaillon Kateley of Newark; one son, Ryan Kateley of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Holly Field and her husband, Frank, of Adams; six grandchildren, Jordanne, Taylor, and Connor Wotkowicz, and Fallon, Ellie and Frank Field, all of Adams; two sisters, Pat Flaherty of North Adams and Lynn Hall of Stillwater, N.Y., several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews He was predeceased by a brother, James Polworth Kateley. FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service for Thomas R. Kateley will take place Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME for Funerals, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thomas R. Kateley Memorial Fund through the funeral home.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Sep. 5, 2008.

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Susan Macksey

September 26, 2008

Mr. Kateley, Patti, Susie & family,
My thoughts are with you. I look back at our high school years and Tom is in so many of the stories I still tell. As long as I can get my family to listen to my stories, he won't be forgotten.

Randy Walden

September 19, 2008

Dear Mr. Kateley,
What sadness and shock to read about Tom's recent passing. I have terrific memories of his kindness and helpful manner growing up in Greylock and at Drury. You and your entire family are in our prayers at this time of loss that no parent should ever have to endure.

Jean Davis

September 18, 2008

Susie,Ryan & Patty
we are shocked and saddened deeply by Tom's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you at this sad time and in the future. Bill & Jean Davis and Family

Dr. Robert Boudreau

September 16, 2008

Dear Bob:
Fran informed us of the death of your son Tom. Please accept our sincere condolences. It must be especially sad for a father to lose a son. Since we do not have your address, we are sending with this a couple of photos from the 60th Year Reunion of the 1948 Drury Class. You appear with friends in the first photo. The other photo was taken after golfing at Wabeeka in Williamstown.
Robert Boudreau and Sharon Shin

Dr. Robert Boudreau

September 13, 2008

Dear Bob:
We sent you a letter of condolence about the death of Tom, but it has not been shown as received. We expressed our feelings that your losing a son must be especially sad. I also sent two photos of the 60th Reunion of the 1948 Drury Class which appear in this Quest Book. It was a joy to chat with you at the Reunion, especially about golf. Since the photos did arrive I feel as though I made an error with the letter of condolence. Please send your email address.
Robert and Sharon

Verna,Carl&Mickey Boschetti,Phil,Robert

September 13, 2008

Fran,Sharon,Pete,Bob Kately,Les & Clair

September 13, 2008

Debbie Matney

September 9, 2008

Dear Bob and Patti, Sue and family,
Mike and I want you to know how saddened we were to learn of Tommy's passing.
We have so many fond memories...
May your memories be of comfort in the days to come.
Sincerely Mike and Debbie Matney

Steve Abuisi

September 8, 2008

To The Kateley Family - Tom's death was one of the last things I expected to read in the paper. Even though I had not seen Tom in years the memories of the countless ball games on Kateley Lane / Ashton Avenue are still vivid. My thoughts have been with all of you these past few days.
Steve Abuisi

stefanie and larry hutchison

September 7, 2008

we are so sad, and thinking of you. You are in our prayers...Stefanie and Hutch

Peter & Lisa Gaudreau

September 6, 2008

Mr Kateley,

We were so sorry to here about Tom our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Paul, Rick & Dorothy Pennock

September 5, 2008

Our deepest sympathy in your time of grief.

Mary Abuisi-Whitman

September 5, 2008

Patty and family,
I am very sad for all of you. Please know that my heart goes out to you and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Petro

September 5, 2008

Bob, I am heartbroken to read today of Tom's passing. What memories !
I still have the picture of us together on the Unis's team with Tom as mascot and the times at Drury and those WM titles. Tom will be in my prayers !!

mary ross

September 5, 2008

Lynn, Patty and kids, I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. I can still see the 3 of you coming around in the morning in pj's carrying your cearel and bottle of milk. Wish we could go back to those days sometimes. I know what you are going through and feel for you deeply. If you need anything just give me a call. I will be back there for a week on Oct.1. Maybe we can get together and talk about the good old days. I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary(Emery)Ross

Dennis & Paula Cote

September 5, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kathy Bleezarde

September 5, 2008

Patti, so sorry to hear about Tommy. Lots of great memories of our years at Drury and on Kateley Lane. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy

Lesa Field

September 5, 2008

Susie, Ryan and Holly,
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my prayers. Take comfort in knowing you know have another guardian angel.

Love,
Lesa

Nancy (Parisien) Bullett

September 5, 2008

For Tom's family,
I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. I have many fond memories of high school days.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,

Kathy and Jerry Boehm

September 5, 2008

Susie, Just want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Aimee Sinopoli

September 5, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 5, 2008

Tom you will be missed, we have a great many memories. Sue, Ryan,Pat,and Lynn we are sorry for your loss. Tom will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Bob (Pook) Kathy,Lindsey, and Kerilyn Petrucci

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