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Vincent Catania Obituary
March 19,1919-July 3,2012
Resident of San Jose
It is with great sadness, that an era has ended. Vince, 93, passed away Tuesday in Palo Alto. He was born on St. Joseph's Day to Rose and Joseph Catania in San Jose. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Roselane; brothers and sisters, Anthony Jangrus, Lena Stovall, Joseph Catania and Rose Zito. He is survived by his loving daughters Shirley of San Jose and Rosemary of Danville; sisters, Josephine Catania, Mary Cetani and Sister Cabrini Catania of Holy Family Convent; brother Sam Catania.
Vince was a retired Carpenter and member of the Carpenters Union Local 405 for over 66 years, a WWII Veteran of the Army Combat Engineers, surviving the invasion of Africa. A beloved homing pigeon fancier, a member of the Santa Clara Valley Pigeon Club. A hobby he truly loved. His vegetable garden was a work of art.
Friends and family are invited to a Rosary Vigil Wed. July 11 at 6:30pm with visitation from 6 to 9pm at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N Winchester Blvd. The funeral will be Thurs. July 12 at 11am in the St. Clare Chapel in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
A special thank you to the Hospice of the Valley and the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital for all of their loving care and support.
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for Vincent Catania
July 21, 2013
Dear Family..as a distant cousin that
has relocated to Sacramento , CA
area..I send my condolences to
God. Bless, Rose Shortino Connolly
July 22, 2012
Dear Family..as a distant cousin I send
my condolences to all of you..God
Bless, Rose Shortino Connolly,
Las Vegas, NV
Sheri & Doug Blackwell
July 14, 2012
Dear Rosemary and Shirley, We were so sorry to learn of the death of your Dad! It seems like yesterday that we were young girls growing up as neighbors. I'll never forget your Mom's sweet smile or seeing our Dad's out front on a summer night talking and laughing. Our love and thoughts are with both of you.
Michelle Zito-Tiernan
July 11, 2012
Love you so sorry for your loss, see you tonight.
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Ceilia Gomes Roseborough
July 9, 2012
Rosemary & Shirley -- it truly is the end of an era. Uncle Vince was the last of my aunts and uncles. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you take comfort in the knowledge that he has gone to the proverbial "better place" and is at home, at peace, and reunited with your mom.
Rosemary (Windy) Catania-Lachina
July 9, 2012
Shirley and Rosemary, I am so sorry for your loss.
Uncle Vince had a good life, and will be missed. If I can help in anyway, please call.
Toni Gabbani
July 9, 2012
My Dear Shirley: we are deeply sorry for your loss. You are and will always be in our hearts and prayers. We are here for you now and always. We love you very much!
Toni, Bob, Casey, Austin, Ricky & Jackson
Joseph Catania
July 9, 2012
Vince Catania was my uncle and Godfather.
Although I haven't seen him for many years, I'm sure he will be missed.
Rosemary and Shirly, I'm sorry for your loss.
July 8, 2012
To the CATANIA family sorry for your loss may GOD give you his love, peace, and strength in this time of sorrow. I want to thank him for serving his country to keep us SAFE AND FREE, he is a HERO to many. May he R.I.P -|-
Jim & Penny Rafferty
July 8, 2012
Shirley,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad had a long and wonderful life. Now he is at peace and with your Mom. We will pray for his soul and for God to watch over you during this difficult time.
Jean Hoelscher
July 8, 2012
Shirley - I am so sorry for your loss and the sadness it brings. You gave your Dad the best gift by allowing him to go as he lived. You remain in my thoughts and prayers as do all of your family.
Barbara Londerville
July 6, 2012
RoseMary: I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to all the family.
Barbara Londerville of Santa Rosa, Ca
C. L. Kleinberg
July 6, 2012
Rosemary & Shirley
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May God Bless you both in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Butch, Rosemarie & Kristin Kleinberg
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