Anthony P. Catizone

Anthony P. Catizone
Anthony "Tony" P. Catizone, 69, of Pocono Lake and former Ashland resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31st at his residence.
Born in Ashland on January 2, 1956, he was the son of Joan (Coyne) and the late Panteleona Catizone. He had been employed as the district manager for United Artist and Regal movie theaters. After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the local hospital and was a member of the American Legion Post 413, Pocono Lake.
Above all things, Tony cherished his role as both 'Dad' and 'PopPop'. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Some of his notable favorite pastimes included watching horror movies and enjoying salty snacks, happy hour with a good martini, and cooking. Tony had a love for camping, fishing with his son and grandson, and traveling with Karen and their dog Kallie.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Patti Ann (Tuckett) Catizone.
Anthony is survived by his mother, Joan Catizone. He is also survived by his son William Catizone and his wife Katherine of Shamokin; daughter Whitney Peters and her husband Wesley of Oak Creek, CO; daughter Shaina Habrack and her husband Christopher of Harveys Lake.
In addition to his children, his grandchildren Henry and Jack Catizone, Wrenly Peters, Haley Habrack and Baby Habrack; his companion of twelve years, Karen Zartman of Pocono Lake, and her children; three sisters, Teresa Catizone, Luquillo, Puerto Rico; Tina and ChrisConnell, Palmyra; and Kathryn and Tom Balsavage, Girardville. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Thursday, Feb. 6th in St. Vincent's Catholic Church, 260 N. Second St. Girardville with Rev. Giuseppe Esposito, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of mass.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions, in Anthony's name, be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263
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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, is in charge of arrangements.