Mildred Cataldo

Mildred R. Cataldo VIRGINIA BEACH- With her four wonderful daughters by her bedside, Mildred Rose Cataldo, 91½, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. Affectionately known as "Millie" or "Nana," she was born April 26, 1919. A native of Roslindale, Mass., and formerly of Havelock, N.C., she was the wife of the late Emil Anthony Cataldo. Those individuals who were lucky enough to have known this wonderful woman will remember her devotion to her Christian faith, late husband, family and friends. Although short in stature, she had the heart of giant and leaves behind a legacy of untiring love and kindness. Her smile, laughter and fellowship will be deeply missed by all of her friends and family. She is survived by her four daughters and spouses, Patty and Howard Thomasson of Danville, Va., Kathleen and Thomas McEntire of Ackworth, Ga., Linda Cataldo and Barbara and Steve Gogniat, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, spouses, and great-grandchildren, Brian Thomasson and son Alex of Virginia Beach, Chris and Jennifer Thomasson and daughter Addison of Concord, N.C., Jason Cataldo, Amie and Lee Pridgen and son Lucas and Will Deady, all of Virginia Beach. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Church of the Ascension Chapel with Fr. Jim Parks officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral, Kempsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzheimer's Association or the Macular Degeneration Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.holllomon-brown.com.