In loving memory of James J. Catrambone
On October 4, 2023, Jim Catrambone, age 91, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord, while surrounded by his family. Jim was an active member of the New London community and Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Jim experienced wonderful growing-up years with his Mother Jennie, Father Nick, and siblings: Marion, John, and Ann-Marie. He deeply loved God and emanated a free spirit that enabled him to explore, adventure, and experience many diverse paths. His education and career included attending Seton Hall Prep School, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Seton Hall University, and his Master of Business Administration from Boston College. He was a Captain in the Marine Corps serving in the Korean War, a Vice President at CBS Labs, a co-founder of Cannondale Corporation, a management consultant, an entrepreneur, and a Professor at Connecticut State Community College. Jim enjoyed his lifelong commitment to community service, competitive sports, landscaping, and his active prayer group.
Jim is predeceased by his first wife Betty (Collins) Catrambone of 8 years. During their loving and endearing time, they had five children: Kathleen, their first child who only lived a few months after birth. Then came the joyous gifts of Mark, Mary, Kathy, and Jim Jr.
Jim later met and married Joyce (Mears) Catrambone and the family grew with the birth of Patty, who became the “ribbon” that tied the family together. Joyce passed away last summer after 57 years of marriage together.
Jim’s greatest gift in life was his immense dedication to his family. He is survived by his Children: Mark and wife Pam, daughter, Mary; daughter, Kathy; son, Jimmy and wife Simone, and daughter Patty and husband Rich. His Grandchildren: Jennie and husband Tom, Julie, Katie, Christopher, Kari, Jessica, Reilly, Hailey, Mike, Farah, Grace, Francie, Megan, Molly, Liz and Kwaundel, Annie and husband Wes, Kelly, Marion and husband Branton, Jimmy III and wife Laura, Frank, Valerie, Kim, Luca, Holden (2004-2005), Gordon and Rowan. His Great-Grandchildren: Kierra, Hailey, Rose, Joseph, Magnolia, Malakai, Blake, Eli, Benjamin, Valerie, Siena, Eve, Ada Gray, Noah, Addison, Vida, Kai, and Angelo. They will all miss him but know that his unconditional love for them will live on in their hearts forever.
The visitation will be on Monday, October 9 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main St., New London, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. and luncheon at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 724 Main St, New London, NH. The burial will immediately follow at the Old Main Street Cemetery, 2-32 Old Main St., New London.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 724 Main St. New London, NH.
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