Peter John Catalano

1942 - 2015

Peter John Catalano, 72, husband of Susan Burnham Catalano, died on January 6, 2015 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Britain on October 31, 1942, he was the son of Attilio and Sue (Avalone) Catalano. He had resided in Southington, Berlin, Newington and Meriden and had graduated Berlin High School. Peter was employed by Northeast Utilities, retiring after thirty-seven years of service in the real estate department. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves from 1964 to 1969. He was a member of New Life Bible Church in Hamden. Peter was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports, especially baseball. Peter enjoyed vacationing in Maine with his wife, Susan. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Andra Brysgel and her husband Eric and Jennifer Rojas and her husband José; two sons, Peter Catalano and his wife Rhoda and Matthew Catalano and his wife Jennifer; eight grandchildren, Erika Litevitch and her husband John, Drew Catalano, Ali Brysgel, Ryan, Zach and Grace Catalano and Ava and Caiden Rojas; one great-grandchild, Jadon Litevitch; two sisters, Susan Berardi and her husband Frank, and Shirley Pendleton and her husband Robert and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a very caring uncle, Robert Catalano of Franklin, MA, a great friend and brother-in-law, Douglas Burnham and his wife, Bette and a sister-in-law, Mary-Ellen Rosenberry. A private funeral and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hartford Healthcare at Home, Hospice Care and Bereavement Groups, 300 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com