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Thomas Cataldo Obituary

"Please Don't  Tell Them You Never Got To Know Me"  It is I whose kicks you will always remember, I who gave you heartburn that a dragon would envy, I who couldn't seem to tell time and got your days and nights mixed up.   It is I who acknowledged your craving for vanilla ice cream with toffee bits by knocking the cold bowl off your belly, I who went shopping and helped you pick the "perfect" stuffed frog for me, I who liked to be cradled in your belly and rocked off to dreamy slumber by twilight, It is I who never had a doubt about your love, It is I who was able to put a lifetime of joy into an instant.  (Pat Schwiebert revised by Audrey Cataldo) Our first born son, perfect little angel, and our baby forever which will never be forgotten.   Thomas Joseph Cataldo is survived by his parents Joseph and Audrey Cataldo; big sister Ava Cataldo; grandparents Audrey King and Robin Regla, Lorraine and the late Tom Cataldo; great grandparents Neil and Dolores King; aunts Nicole, Joanna, Laura Cataldo; uncle Robin Regla, Jr. Condolences can be sent to the Cataldo family at 14536 N. Alpine Rd. Lodi, CA 95240. If interested in donating to a non-profit in Thomas's name specializing in infant loss please send your contact information to P.O. Box 567 Acampo, CA 95220 or call  (209)712-1212 for more information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Oct. 15 to Oct. 23, 2010.

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Pat & Cindy Piccardo

October 16, 2010

Joe, Audry, Ava, and Family

The answer may never come but the grief will subside. It will not happen soon and you may have to look back over the years to notice it.
It has been 16 years for us and it is still difficult. Dominic and Steven are with us emotionally and have been a source of comfort. They are always with us. We talk to them and imagine the different stages in life they are going through.
We're here for you.

Our Love and Prayers are with you,

Josh Newfield

October 15, 2010

Audry, Joe, Ava and Family... My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you.

"Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about."

October 15, 2010

Dear Joe,Audrey, and Little Ava,
Words are little comfort for a such a tragic loss.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Little Thomas will be smiling down upon you, so hug each other often. Please take care and may the support of family and friends get you through these painful times.
Always,
Linda Podesta (Josh's mon & Nicole's mother-in-law)

Natalie Campagne

October 15, 2010

The Cataldo Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort in knowing your angel is watching over you.

October 15, 2010

Little 'T' you will never be forgotten.Although your time here was brief you will always live on in our hearts.May you be playing w/ the angels in heaven.I love you Cataldo's. Love,Danny

October 15, 2010

Little 'T' you will never be forgotten.Although your life was brief you will always live on in our hearts.May you be playing w/ the angels in heaven.I love you & your family- Danny

Sonia Younger

October 15, 2010

Joe, Audrey and Sweet Ava,

With all of our love we pray for you all during the loss of Thomas. Our positive thoughts are with you all. We want to thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem about such a beautiful baby boy. He will never be forgotten. Your friends, Sonia and Vincent

Sabrina Marquez (Snider)

October 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Neva Longoria

October 15, 2010

Thomas you are forever in my heart and prayers, Joe Audrey and Ava our good LORD blessed you with and AMAZING little Angel.. Love your family so much

Sierra Saragoza

October 15, 2010

We know you even though we never got to meet you Thomas. You will always be in our thoughts. Saragoza Family

Neva Longoria

October 15, 2010

Thomas, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Joe and Audrey and Ava.. .Your whole family mean so much to me.. Love Neva Longoria

October 15, 2010

Always and forever in our hearts, sweet angel baby. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you!!!
Rick and Sandy Kuhn

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