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Felix Anthony Catlin II
Felix Anthony Catlin passed away on January 14, 2005.
Born Sept. 27, 1923 in Scienceville, Ohio, Train Stop 19, near Youngstown. Preceded in death by parents Felix C. D'Alessio, and Clara (nee Swa neck), his wife Betty, and most recently, his cousin Carmen DiSalvo. Survived by daughters, Elaine (Bud) Carey, Ellen Stacia Catlin, son Felix III "Tony", brother Wallace Adrian D'Ales sio, grandchildren, Bud Carey Jr. (Laura), Timothy Carey (Kelly), Andrew Carey (Alana) and seven great-grandchildren.
Felix graduated from South High School in 1942. During WWII, he served in Europe as a forward observer and gunner in General Patton's Army, 89th Div., 341 Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C. He attended col lege at Oregon State U and graduated from Akron U in 1950 with a Civil Engineering degree. Felix worked at Narzisi Const., before forming Catlin-Boarman Const., then Catlin Concrete Const., a union shop. He was a board member of the Builder's Exchange and Akron Area Concrete Contractors Assn., also serving as President.
Felix enjoyed teaching. He was active in local union apprentice programs, and taught mathematics and blueprint reading at Hower Trade School. After retiring, he was a substi tute teacher in the Akron, Barberton, and Copley-Fairlawn School Districts and taught many children "I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree" (Joyce Kilmer).Felix had many hobbies. He was a SCCA competition sports car driver. He enjoyed drawing and oil painting, and was a shrewd and charming card player. His favorite pastime was fishing, or dreaming of fishing, from the pier in Venice, Florida. Well-read in history, he was most intrigued by ancient history and Immanuel Velikovsky. Felix was a unique, fun loving character with many stories to share. He was honest, generous, a smart aleck, old-fashioned and a good father. In lieu of flowers, Felix would suggest you buy a lottery ticket.
Cremation has taken place. Calling hours at Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Tuesday 1/18 from 4-7 PM. The family will welcome friends at the house (2886 Vesper Dr., Fairlawn) on Wednesday 1/19 from 12-5 PM. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141)
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Ellen Stacia Catlin
January 16, 2006
It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since my beloved father passed away. I would love to hear him say again, "Donkerschnitzel -that's German you know!"
CHARLES AULT
April 11, 2005
FELIX GOD BLESS AND I HOPE YOUR ENJOYING FISHING ON GODS PIER GOD BLESS YOU! CHARLIE
Terry & Lynn Manning
January 28, 2005
To Ellen, Elaine & Tony;
Sorry we are so far away. We would have liked to attend the services. Please know that you are in our thoughts. We send our deepest symathy for the passing of your Dad & Mom.
Love Always,
Mary Beth Chance-Hanuschak
January 23, 2005
With deepest sympathy. Their is so much history with our families. Hope we can get together to share our stories. I am sorry to have missed calling hours due to work.Mary Beth Chance Hanuschak,daughter of Henry and Mary Ann Palamara Chance
Michelle Kominz
January 21, 2005
I will miss Felix. Felix was a little bit hard to get to know, mainly because half of the time he was pulling my leg. In addition to sharing his sense of humor he shared some incredible experiences with me, as well as his profound interest in the world and it's history. It was always a pleasure to discuss the world with Felix. I was privileged to have had the chance to get to know him.
Susan Gillis-Kruman
January 19, 2005
Felix,
Your Dad sounded like a man I would have liked to meet. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you positive vibes...
Connie Woods
January 18, 2005
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you, Elaine, Bud, and family.
Love, The Woods Family
(neighbors)
Janet & Mac Vanaman
January 18, 2005
To Elaine,Ellen,& Tony,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Felix.I am in florida,or i would be at the funeral and home.Take care,and God Bless.
Janet&Mac Vanaman
Mavis Close
January 18, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss--Mr. Catlin sounded like a unique and interesting man--I'm sure he will be missed.
Wanda Apostol
January 18, 2005
Felix was one of my favorite customers at Super K-Mart in montrose. I looked forward to him coming in. He always had something
interesting to tell me. He kidded me a lot. A wonderful personailty!
Meg Cooper
January 18, 2005
Felix III: So sorry to hear this - best wishes to you and your family.
Ray & Dorcas Falcione
January 17, 2005
Felix was always charming with a truly brilliant and thoughtful intellect. He made a significant and positive impression on anyone who knew him. He was a good man, and our sympathy goes out to his family.
Ray Chapin
January 17, 2005
Felix (the cat) was at Akron South with me and we shared friends. We got closer at Akron Cars and Malion Motors. We all raced and had wonderful times. Goodbye old friend. Condolences to family.
Lori Saviers
January 17, 2005
Dear Elaine, Ellen, and Tony,
The world won't be the same without Felix. I am so glad that I had the privledge of knowing him and being able to call him a friend.
Ellen, you did a wonderful job of capturing his spirit in the obit. I'm out to buy a lottery ticket today.
Thank you Felix - for all the years of smiles.
Love,
Lori Saviers
Bill Frankenfield
January 17, 2005
God bless. We'll miss him.
Susie Heatherly(DiSalvo)
January 17, 2005
Our sympathy goes to your family. We all enjoyed Felix when he would come to mom and dads house and tell us stories of the past. He was a fun person to be around. We will miss him very much.
Carmen DiSalvo family
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
January 17, 2005
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