Aurelio Catanzaro

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Aurelio Catanzaro (a.k.a. Larry or Sonny). Though it saddens us to lose him, we will be forever grateful that we had him in our lives for these many years. He always put family first and made sure he engrained those values in all of us. Though our rock is gone, the impression he made on all who knew him will never fade.
Born March 18, 1937 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Russo Catanzaro. He was a 1955 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He later received his bachelor's degree from Wilkes University and a master's degree from the University of Scranton. Larry retired as vice president/controller for Caesars Pocono Resorts and served as auditor for Mayfield and Jermyn boroughs for many years. He also served two terms on the Lakeland School Board and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Mabel Costa; two sons: Michael Catanzaro and wife, Sharon of Childs, PA, and Lawrence Catanzaro and wife Jamie of Jessup, PA; one daughter: Melissa Good and husband, Joseph of Chapman Lake, PA; one brother: Francis Catanzaro and wife, Linda of Carbondale, PA; one sister: Ann Sudlesky of Carbondale, PA; and the loves of his life, his five grandchildren: Nicholas, Maria, Giana, Alyssa and Noel; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister: Evelyn Catanzaro.
Family and friends were invited to attend a viewing on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 6 N. Church Street, Carbondale, PA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Joseph Mosley, senior priest. Interment with military honors, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA.
Arrangements by Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.