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Gary Catalinotto Obituary

CATALINOTTO Gary Luciano Catalinotto, Sr. was born on November 10, 1940 and passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Sondra Stortz Catalinotto. Loving father of Gary Jr., Robbie Adele and Paul L. Stepfather of Rebecca Venus. Grandfather of Gary III, Angela, Mandi and Kaitlynn. Great-grandfather of Greg Ekania, Jr. Mr. Catalinotto was a locomotive Engineer with K.C.S. railway and was a member and past president of the local chapter of the B.L.E. (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers). He was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Edward the Confessor, 4921 W. Metairie Avenue on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will held at church beginning at 9:00 AM. LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 1, 2006.

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Susan & Steve Resendez

January 4, 2006

Steve & I as well as the Princesses and all the rest of our friends will miss Gary. Who will watch us come home for lunch now? Who will pick Cathy up when she falls? Who will feed Jay at Mardi Gras? Who will make us laugh?

We miss him so much already. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.

Joy and Jimmy Gaspard

January 1, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Gary's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Terry Smith-Plaisance

January 1, 2006

At times like this it's sometimes hard to find the words to say....

My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Brenda & Jeffrey Dubourg

January 1, 2006

Gary & Family,



We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Brenda, Jeff, Amanda, Richard & Zachary Dubourg

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