Frank J. "Whitey" KATKAUSKAS

KATKAUSKAS, Frank J. "Whitey"
Frank J. "Whitey" Katkauskas 93, of Manchester, beloved husband of Mary (McGee) Katkauskas passed away Monday, (December 12, 2011) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Frank and Mary had just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on November 26, 2011. He was born on May 11, 1918 in Manchester son of the late Joseph and Frances (Karauskas) Katkauskas. He attended local schools and had been a lifelong resident. Frank was a veteran of the US. Army serving his country during WW II. He was member of the 22nd Infantry 4th Division, having served in Germany, France and England. Frank was awarded the Purple Heart and the Connecticut Wartime Veterans Service Medal. Prior to his retirement in 1984 he was employed as a Tool & Dye Maker with United Tool & Dye in West Hartford for over 48 years. Frank was a life member of the Army & Navy Club in Manchester. He was an avid gardener and was well known for his tomatoes and raising turkeys which he sold for many years. Frank was a longtime Communicant of Church of the Assumption in Manchester. Besides his beloved Mary, he leaves his two children, Frank L. Katkauskas of Higganum and Marilyn Harvey of Manchester, two loving grandchildren Timothy Katkauskas and his wife Deana of Meriden and Susan LeDuc and her husband T.J. of Moodus, three great-grandchildren Kellie Katkauskas, Josh Hill and Zachary LeDuc, two sisters-in-law, Frances Katkauskas of Manchester, Josephine McGee of Barre, MA. and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Frank was predeceased by his sister Adell Katkauskas and his brother Adolph Katkauskas.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St. Manchester, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Church of the Assumption, 29 South Adams St. Manchester. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours will be today Thursday, Dec. 15th from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Iron Ore Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or to the Memorial Tree Planting Program, c/o Town of Manchester, 41 Center St., PO Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com