Thomas Manuel Cattolica

Thomas Manuel Cattolica obituary, Napa, CA

Thomas Manuel Cattolica

Thomas Cattolica Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2025.
San Francisco native Thomas M. Cattolica passed away June 22, 2025 after a lengthy illness. While in high school he was to be found on the walkway in front of Alioto's selling crabs. Later he worked for United Shell Fish Co. Eventually he moved on to delivering prime poultry to Napa Valley's fine dining restaurants. He was popular with restaurant owners and chefs who enjoyed his wry humor. He loved Napa Valley and retired to Napa in 2013. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Mary Louise Cattolica and brother Paul Cattolica (Christine Waldron), he will be forever missed by his siblings, Antoinette Cattolica, Dolores Moody (Robert Moody) and Joseph Cattolica. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial vigil at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel in Colma, CA. at 10:30 a.m. on July 25, 2025 followed by graveside committal. Please make a donation to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

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