Frank Katona Obituary

Katona, Frank
Frank Katona, age 93, of Stratford, died in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Katona was predeceased by his wives, Mary Guti Katona and Shirley DuBois Katona. He was born in Bridgeport to the late George and Anna Budnar Katona. Mr. Katona was a World War II, U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Avco-Lycoming. He enjoyed saltwater fishing, bowling and coin collecting. Until his health declined earlier this year, he drove his car every day and loved to go for rides by the water. Family meant everything to him and one of his favorite pastimes was spending time with family watching sports, especially UCONN basketball. His children feel blessed that he enjoyed many years of good health and a sharp mind. Survivors include three beloved children and their spouses, Frank and Donna Katona of Vero Beach, Florida, Fred and Cirena Katona of Milford and Marianne and Arthur Chaves of Monroe; six grandchildren, Frank G. Katona II, Kenneth Katona, Jennifer Re, Kurt Katona, Michael Chaves and Dennis Chaves; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Irene Leete and Margaret Ogalin. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 9:30 am on the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford with services at 10:00 am officiated by Rev. Meg Williams. Interment will follow with military honors at Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 - 8 pm. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com for additional information or to leave condolences online.



Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2012.
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With many fond memories of all of you and my deepest sympathy on loosing your dad Priscilla

October 11, 2012

Our Deepest Sympathy to All the Family! Uncle Frank... we Love You and will miss you, you will always be in our Hearts and Souls...The Frank Ogalin Jr Family

October 10, 2012

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

Cindy Bill Zargo

October 9, 2012

Miss you Grandpa.

Dennis Chaves

October 9, 2012

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