Name: Funeral service for Vincent Catalanotto Sr.
Start: 2024-06-06T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-06-06T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Vincent Catalanotto Sr. was born September 8, 1953 and passed away on May 28, 2024 at the age of 70. He was a proud father to his son Vincent Jr (wife, Heather); granddaughter Lucca Rose and grand son Vincent III. He was "Poppy" to Bodhi Eilertsen and Nicco Banta (mother, Tiffany). Siblings; Steven Catalanotto (Ann), Frank Catalanotto Jr.; Mary Spain (late Raymond), Lenora Barreca (Larry); is preceded in death by his father, Frank Catalanotto Sr., mother, Mary Anselmo Catalanotto and brother Anthony Catalanotto (Joann). He was a loving Uncle to many nieces, nephews and cousins. Vincent is also survived by his former wife Janet Arruebarrena. Special thanks to Jodi Witliff and Tony Imbraguglio for being such and integral part of Vincent's restaurant and commitment to maintaining that legacy. Vincent was a beloved chef, restaurateur at Vincent's Italian cuisine. Vincent's passion for culinary excellence spanned over 35 years, leaving a mark on the hearts of all who had the joy of tasting his food. Beyond his culinary talents, Vincent's unique personality and generous spirit endeared him to all who crossed his path. He had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel like family, leaving a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him. Vincent's legacy will live on through the memories he created, the lives he touched, and the recipes he shared Vincent will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the countless individuals whose lives he enriched. Though he may no longer be with us in person, his spirit will forever remain alive in our hearts. Everyone is invited to attend a funeral service held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Visitation will be from 10am until the service begins at 12pm.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Catalanotto

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23 Entries

Karen E Casey

August 25, 2024

I will definitely miss him. RiP

Tony

June 28, 2024

Will miss you and Mr Herb Lacassagne. Enjoyed knowing you both.

Kenny Spellman

June 12, 2024

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School

Phil & Vicki Kirchhoff

June 12, 2024

What an incredible person Vincent was along with his outstanding food and restaurant. His personality was one you can never forget. Being from New Orleans, whenever we go back to visit, Vincent's is at the top of our list.
We say prayers for the family and hoping that Vincent's restaurants will continue on.....just as his inspiring legacy will endure forever.
Thank you Vincent for touching so many of us.

Greg Hamilton

June 11, 2024

Vincent and I had many memories together including traveling cross country in the mid 70´s. I live in Alaska now but would visit him when most of the times I visited my family. He will be truly missed by me and many more people. R.I.P.
Greg Hamilton, also known as "Flapper"

Kathy Theriot

June 8, 2024

I would also like to extend my sympathy to Vincent's family and to Tony & Jodi who have been an integral part of Vincent's since way before I knew them. I'm happy to know they will carry on his legacy and that I can go to either restaurant and be treated like family. That was Vincent's way.

Kathy Theriot

June 8, 2024

I will always remember Vincet as the man who helped our bakery across the street, Kathy's Kakes & Konfectioneries, and for whom we did the party desserts the entire time we were in existence. It was an honor he thought well enough of us to do the party desserts for such a renowned restaurant. He also employed and looked after my daughter, Allison Swindler, for the 3 years she worked for him. He gave her a chance and she didn't disappoint until she had to quit due to a serious health problem. Vincent was an integral part of our life for 13 1/2 years. I will always fondly remember all the New Year's eve parties we attended & looked forward to every year. We always had our annual employee Christmas parties at Vincent's every year and never even thought about going anywhere else as the food was unbeatable. I've missed Vincent since Terry & I went to Florida in 2005 but whenever I think about the glorious days of our bakery Vincent's always comes to mind. R.I.P. Vincent and thank you for patronizing us and I'm happy we could return the favor.

Bertha Banta

June 7, 2024

Vincent was kind to us and very caring to our grandson ,Nicco. We will be for ever grateful. Alden and Bertha Banta. we will miss him.

Kim Lodriguss

June 6, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Vincent was a kind soul with an incredible sense of humour. I will miss him dearly. He always lifted my spirit.

Joy and Mike Armstrong

June 5, 2024

So sorry to hear of his passing.
He was truly one of a kind.
He always treated us as family whenever we went to his restaurant.
I hope his legacy will continue with the amazing restaurant that he created. We will miss his personal greeting at the door.

Amanda (Mandy) Parry

June 4, 2024

I have many funny and endearing memories of Vin that I will cherish. Ranging from him yelling at the dogs, shoving plates of delicious Italian food at me asking why I´m not eating, demanding to know why I´m so tall, calling us silly women but secretly laughing at our jokes, telling me dishes won´t wash themselves while still using them, and the sweet and tender private moments I witnessed between him and the boys he loved so deeply. However, one particular memory stands out. Ida was underway and literally tearing apart everything around his house he´d so graciously opened to me and mine. Tiffany and I were making plans to get to the boat when the walls caved in and flooded in escalating hysterics. Vincent was calm as a cucumber making himself a snack and rolling his eyes at our panicked state. We´d ask him why he wasn´t worried at all. And I mean the man was calmly watching trees fly past the window and didn´t even bat an eyelash. He would dismiss our shrill words with a very confident "THIS HOUSE WAS BUILT IN THE 70s" and that was it. Picture that viral meme of the car salesman hitting the top of a vehicle exclaiming "this bad boy can fit _____" that was the assuredness Vin had in the strength of his home and truthfully it´s abilities to fit many people as it went on to be a refuge for many after the storm. He wasn´t wrong. His house stood fast and his unbothered faith in that fact, in my opinion, is as big a reason why as it´s date of construction. That´s the memory I hold dear to my heart. His confidence in his ability to weather the storm. I had a few jokes ready for him when I saw him again that now I´ll have to send to the next place over a candle. I´ll never forget your generosity and brand of prickly affection, Vin. I hope heaven flung open it´s doors and all the floors and dishes there self clean. Rest in Peace my short friend.

Frances Bertucci

June 4, 2024

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Vincent was a very nice person.

Jay & Mona

June 4, 2024

He was a very caring and giving man. I owned Mona´s Snowballs back years ago he knew I loved his
Cannelloni what does he do brings me large pan it to my stand then ordered some snowballs to bring to his employees. We ate there often loved his food. He will be missed.
RIP see you on the flip side.
Mona & Jay
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Joan Gardebled

June 3, 2024

So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family. I attended PGT Beauregard Jr high with him, he will be missed.

Louise & Allen Kincannon

June 3, 2024

Steve, Ann, and Family. We are sorry for your loss. Find comfort knowing Vincent rests peacefully.

Louise & Allen Kincannon

June 3, 2024

Steve, Ann & Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Find comfort knowing Vincent rests peacefully.

Jean Neumeyer

June 2, 2024

Vincent never met a stranger. A loving personality and generous person. We had our business across the street from Vincent´s and had our dinners there occasionally. He will be missed!!!

Donna Zito Rieder

June 2, 2024

May you rest in peace my friend will miss you very much. Donna Zito Rieder

Robert Smith

June 2, 2024

Vincent and I laughed, pranked, and prayed for each other.
Now I'm praying for your family my Friend.

Log Time Customer -- Robert J Smith

Susan Manganello

June 2, 2024

The world has lost a bright light! Vincent, thanks for all the entertainment and great food! RIP, it´s a sad day!

Ashton Munson

June 2, 2024

Grew up with Vince in Lakeview Worked with Vincent at Good Neighbor on the Lake where he created worked on several dishes we all enjoy to this day at Vincent´s restaurant going to his daddy´s snow ball stand where I met all his family and friends. We all had such a great childhood on Harrison Avenue and on the Lake Pontchartrain He was such a great friend Vince you will be missed. Didn´t see him for years but when I saw him it was like we never missed a beat. I can say this for all of us who grew up together that we love you respect you and we always miss that smile. RIP our brother you will be missed. Thanks for the memories. Love ya and will always remember all of fun we had with you AL-KEITH-DAVID-RONALD -PETER- And many more Love ya bro you will be in our prayers.

Gary Legendre

June 2, 2024

I will always remember the trip to Sicily we took. He will be missed.

Marion Cannatella Harrington

June 2, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the family and to the employees of Vincent. May your memories, be sweet! Thanks to Vincent for all the generosity and caring that He has shown over the years to my nephew, Sal and Donald Cannatella Jr. in their very recent loss. Thanks also to Jodi who has and will share Vincent´s legacy. Peace be with the family and prayers coming your way.

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