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Mary Cataldo Obituary
Mary was born August 20, 1931 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Eugene and Stella (Slavin) Bastian. Raised in Elizabethtown, New York in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Mary graduated top in her high school class and attended The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Shortly after, Mary met her husband of 65 years, John Charles (Charlie) Cataldo. They married in 1951 and settled in the Schenectady, NY area. Mary was predeceased by Charlie in 2017.
Mary is survived by her four children: Charles S. Cataldo of Eastham, MA; Daniel C. Cataldo (Kimberly) of Hingham, MA; Sally C. Leopold (Robert) of Foxboro, MA; and Stephen J. Cataldo of Clinton, CT. She leaves nine grandchildren: Rhiannon and Haily Cataldo; Jamie Zelenka, Zoe and Joselyn Cataldo; Charles and Clayton Leopold; Kayla and Collin Cataldo; and one great-grandson, Emerson Zelenka.
Also surviving is her brother, John Bastian of Elizabethtown, NY and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, sisters Margaret Bastian and Sally Ferenz, and her brother Charles Bastian. Mary devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and beloved Mimi to all of her grandchildren. She most enjoyed her time on Cape Cod where 4 generations of family and friends gathered for get-togethers at the "Cottage". Mary touched everyone she met with her warmth, strength, intelligence and welcoming nature.
There will be a Mass celebrating Mary's life at San Marco Catholic Church on March 17, 2023 at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at San Marco Catholic Church Memorial Garden, located at 851 San Marco Rd, Marco Island, FL.
Donations in Mary's honor can be made to Vitas Hospice of Naples or the San Marco Catholic Church, Marco Island, FL.
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Tricia Bikowicz Meyer
March 13, 2023
Chuck, Dan, Sally and Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember fondly being at your Mom and Dad's house often in New York and spending time at the Cape. I remember our winter shopping trips. Just the girls heading out to the Cape to hit the President's day sales. We always had such fun!
Mary was always cheerful and extremely proud of her children. She beamed with pride and wanted nothing but the best for her family. She loved her job as a real estate agent and was wonderful with people. She was professional yet compassionate at all times.
I lost my Mom and Dad almost five years ago and not a day goes by that I don't miss them or wish that they were still with me. Mary's death (and Charlie's) will impact you in ways that you will not expect, but the years that you spent together will impact you more. You have so many wonderful memories that will carry you through these most difficult days. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Love,
Tricia Bikowicz Meyer
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