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Walter Catalano Obituary
Walter Catalano of Bellvale Park, passed away on February 6, 2009 at Horton Hospital, Middletown. He was 73 years old.
Born on February 7, 1935 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Catalano.
He was married to the late Eleanor J. (McMahon) Catalano (2000).
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division.
He was a New York City Police Officer of the 42 Precinct in the South Bronx and a member of St. Stephen's R.C. Church, Warwick.
A family statement reads: "Our loving father will live in our hearts forever and always. May God bless our father. Goodnight, God bless you, we love you...a kiss to your heart."
He is survived by his children: Joseph Catalano of Tucson, AZ, Margaret Battipaglia and her husband, Joseph of Middletown, Walter Catalano and his wife, Corrina of Goshen, Martin Catalano and his wife, Jennifer of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and Robert Catalano and his wife, Heather of Morrisville, PA; his grandchildren: Michael, Maria, Walter, Joan, Michelle, Emily, Jonathan, Soledad, Aidan, and Quinn; great-grandchildren: Christian, Isabelle and Amerie; a brother, Joseph Catalano of Canada; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Charles, a sister, Virginia Catalano and brother, James Catalano.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 10, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Stephen's R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Warwick Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990.
For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Catalano
Al & Barbara Mueller
March 1, 2009
To the Catalano Family....I just heard of your fathers passing...I'm sorry for your lose....He was a good friend when we worked and commuted together to the 42nd Pct.back in the early 70's....we had some good times together....kind of lost touch with him over the years...May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Priscilla Cook
February 11, 2009
Joe, I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
BILLY BUTLER
February 10, 2009
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Linda Sinsabaugh
February 9, 2009
Sending my condolences to Joe, Margaret, Walter, Marty, & Robert.
Dad will now be with Mom, in heaven, who he loved so much. He sure did treasure his children and grandchildren. He was such a nice man. I used to enjoy stopping by your house just to visit him. Remember all the special memories with him.
AnnMarie Babino-Murphy
February 9, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Walter's passing. he was a truly wonderful man who loved his family. I had the pleasure of taking care of Walter during his stay at Arden Hill Hospital. We had many of long talks and laughs. I will miss him. God Bless Him.
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