Anthony Catalanotto Sr.

1954 - 2021

Anthony Catalanotto, Sr. was born on October 15, 1954, and passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jo Ann Riggs Catalanotto; son, Anthony Catalanotto Jr. (Angelina); daughters, Ashley Catalanotto (Ashley Mack), Allie Catalanotto; brothers, Vincent Catalanotto, Steven Catalanotto (Ann), Frank Catalanotto Jr.; sisters, Mary Spain (late Raymond), Lenora Barreca (Larry); one grandchild, Steven Catalanotto. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Catalanotto Sr., and mother, Mary Anselmo Catalanotto. Anthony was a graduate of Warren Easton class of 1973, and he furthered his education at Delgado Community College receiving his Associates Degree in Drafting and Design. In 1981, he opened his own drafting firm, Geo-Draft, Inc. He was a member of the New Orleans Geological Society and served as the Board of Education Chairman for Atonement Lutheran School from 2005 to 2013. He was a member of Celebration Church in Metairie. Services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.