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Michael Cataline Obituary
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday (August 5) at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee St. in Geneva.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday (August 6) at St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations for a scholarship in Michael's memory can be made to the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation (CdLS), 30 Tower Lane, Avon, CT 06001.
Michael was born on June 18, 1971, in Geneva, son of John and Carol (D'Agostino) Cataline. He was born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) and far surpassed his life expectancy. He was raised in a loving family who never focused on his disabilities but his abilities. He loved music, especially Frank Sinatra and Barry Manilow; musical movies; Disney, especially Mickey Mouse, traveling with his family in particular to the CdLS Foundation Conferences which took him across the United States and to Europe, where he was personally blessed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005, in St. Peter's Square. Michael is known to many for his love of ice cream. Michael truly was a gift of love and he shared that love in his many hugs with everyone he ever met. Michael attended Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES and graduated from Geneva High School in 1992. He then began attending the Ontario ARC Day Program where he was involved in various activities and made many new friendships. Michael taught us so much more than we taught him. He taught unconditional love, patience, perseverance, acceptance, and having a good time. His infectious smile lit up any room he was in. He brought so much joy to those he encountered.
Michael is survived by his parents, John and Carol (D'Agostino) Cataline; his brother, David; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother, John; and his grandparents.
The family would like to thank the EMS and Geneva Police Department for the extraordinary efforts and care.
They would also like to thank the staff and Jay Street IRA for their care and concern for Michael over the past 19 years.
Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.palmfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Cataline
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Deb Dennis
August 4, 2022
The staff at the Phelps Library just adored Michael and we have missed having him the building very much. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tammy
August 4, 2022
Mr. Cateline, Carol & David,
Although the years have passed I still and always will love, cherish and respect all of you. I have each and every moment I had with Micheal and your family close at heart.
Tom Catalano
August 4, 2022
Carol and John, you have my sympathies. Chin up...
Karen Laurenza
August 3, 2022
Dear Johnny, Carol & David,
I´m so very sorry for the loss of your precious Michael.
You´re in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Karen
Pam ellis
August 3, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss sending prayers and love to all of you he will be missed by all who knew him.
Steve Fenner
August 3, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Tandee Certo Jones
August 3, 2022
Dear John and Carole, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your son, Michael. It does not matter what their age is, a child should never die before their parents. To have lost two has to be devastating. I lost my eldest 11+ years ago and there is not a day that goes by that he is not in my thoughts. You were wonderful parents to Michael and hopefully, one day you will be reunited. Love, Tandee
Ed and Elaine Prindle
August 3, 2022
May his soul rest in peace eternally and may the deep faith of his family and loved ones be a source of peace at this difficult time.
Laurie O'Connell-Bishop
August 3, 2022
I remember Mike from Camp Onseyawa! Always a smile on his face! Thoughts to his entire family!
Peter Cole
August 2, 2022
I am sorry for your loss and please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
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