John P. Catanzaro

1925 - 2016

John P. Catanzaro, 90, beloved husband of Rose (Francolino) Catenzaro, of New Britain, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was son to the late Nunzio and Giovanna (Corrizzi) Catanzaro. He was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. John had also worked for Angelo Tomasso for many years. He is also survived and will be dearly missed by his children: John R. Catenzaro and his wife Judy of Londonderry, NH, Diane Catenzaro of New Britain, James Catenzaro and his wife Meg of Marlborough, CT, Marie Delaney and her husband Shaun of Unionville and Bill Catenzaro of New Britain, his beloved grandchildren; Katie and husband Eric, Alissa, Bethany and fiancé Matthew, Ian, Nicole, Jake, Patrick, Maresa, Sean, Mollianne, Emily, Tyler and Dylan, many nieces and nephews, including his close nephew, Paul Catanzaro. John was also predeceased by five siblings; Joan, Connie, Benny, Lindy and Greg. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 5-8pm at the New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave, New Britain. Funeral services will begin Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9AM for a brief gathering at the funeral home, followed by his funeral liturgy at 10AM in St. Ann Church. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, all in New Britain. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful and loving staff at the Dialysis Unit at the Hospital of Central CT-New Britain for their compassionate care. Memorial donations may also be made to National Kidney Foundation, 1463 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410.