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Passed away on January 23, 2008 in Rancho Palos Verdes. Joseph was born on April 18, 1925 in San Francisco and was a lifetime resident of San Pedro. Joseph was a baseball player at Loyola University and played major league baseball for the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Browns. He was also drafted by the Dodgers baseball organization. Mr. Katnich was preceded in death by his sister, Sister Mary Cortona Katnich IHM. He is survived by his wife, Keun Sook; son, Michael J. (Karen) Katnich; daughters, Kristine (Scott) Kelly, Denise (Jeff) Austin, Anne (Mike) Giltner, and Donna Jo (Mike) Boucher; 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, January 28, 2008, 10:30am at Mary Star of the Sea Church followed by interment at Green Hills Memorial Park. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Jim La Jeuness
January 19, 2023
A great man & friend! Knew Joe working at M&M/Mars.
Russell White
January 19, 2022
Old friends are not forgotten
Terry Mosley
February 7, 2008
I'll miss you Dad. Thank you for being such a wonderful Father. My sympathies to your wife and children. Love, Terry Mosley, Denver, Co. (303) 366-5253
Darlene Garcia Persinger
January 30, 2008
Dear, Kristen, Michael, Denise, Anne Marie, and Donna, just found out about your father and wanted to send my condolences to all of you. My thought and prayer are with you.
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George Austin
January 27, 2008
Always an engaging conversationalist on baseball, Joe could recall entire MLB rosters from 60 years ago, providing colorful anecdotes from the past and shrewd insights on current teams and players. After all, what is baseball without its history? He will be sorely missed at extended family gatherings, but we can all bask in the sunshine of his progeny---Denise, Anne, Donna, Kristine, and Michael and their wonderful spouses and terrific grand children as well as great grandchildren.
David Ankeny
January 27, 2008
Joe was awesome...I worked with him at M&M/MARS and STS...he was always positive & passionate about his family, baseball and MARS. Joe always was sharing about his 5 kids and grandkids. He always
told a great story about everyone he knew.
A true gentleman husband, father and coworker.
peter west
January 27, 2008
Goodbye my friend, it was an honor to call you, friend.
Peter C West, Fort Myers Fl.
Helene Mink
January 27, 2008
My love and prayers to all your family. Thank God you were all together up until the end.
Love, Helene
Ramon Fuentevilla
January 26, 2008
Joe was a great person.We worked together at MM/Mars for 17 years and stayed closed freinds for the last 28 years. The words honesty, integrity,friedship and respect for others descibes exactly how Joe lived his life.I'll never forget the great times we had talking baseball and working together.I am blessed to have known him. What a fantastic person and friend
.
Melissa, Michael & Papa
Melissa Katnich
January 26, 2008
I love you Papa! It always meant so much to me that we shared the same birthday.
JAMES ECHEANDIA
January 26, 2008
Joe was one of the sweetest people God ever created. His enthusiasm for people and life will always be remembered. We know he is in Heaven organizing everything and everyone.
We'll miss Joe.
Lisbeth and Jim Echeandia
Kristine Kelly
January 25, 2008
Thank you to each of you for visiting this site. I apprecate your kind thoughts. Our family would love to hear any of your stories. You can contact me at your convience.
denise austin
January 25, 2008
hi everyone.. we were all with our Dad last week for 5 straight days. all 5 of his kids. we had some wonderful moments as a family together; the most you can hope for in your last days. we will all miss him so much.. god bless to all of you.. love, denise katnich austin
Jim La Jeuness
January 25, 2008
I will never forget our great times talking baseball while together at Mars Candy meetings. "Shoeless Joe Katnich", you were a great inspiration to all who knew you. You will be missed
Mike Mattie
January 25, 2008
To the Katnich family: I worked at MARS with Joe for many years. Joe worked longer and harder than anyone I know. He was a fine gentleman. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Michael Katnich
January 25, 2008
Thanks for a lifetime of memories Dad. Your son, Michael
Blaine Johnson
January 25, 2008
To the Katnich family...deepest condolences on loss of Joe. Im thinking of all the many positive memories of Joe. He truly was one of kindest people Ive ever know and had the integrity, character, passion and work ethic that was indeed special. Two things Ill never forget about Joe...never knew a person that didnt like/love him and he had a passion like no other when it came to baseball. We will miss him, but never forget him.
Sally & Russ White
January 25, 2008
An old and dear friend. a comrade in arms for a very long time.
TONY RODICH
January 25, 2008
TO THE KATNICH GIRLS
SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. THE CORNERSTONE OF BASEBALL
IN PEDRO.
John Butorac
January 25, 2008
Kristine, Michael, Denise, Ann, and Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I just read the news and now I'm sitting at my desk at work and thinking about growing up in San Pedro. I remember how when Joe worked for the candy company your grandmother always seemd to have an endless supply candy bars whenever we went to see her. I miss them. I hope you are all well and know that my prayers will be with you.
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