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Michael Catalano Obituary
The son of the late Richard and Maria DeMeester Catalano, he was born on April 4, 1943 in Manhattan, N.Y.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Deborah Haas Catalano at home. His children, Todd Catalano of Staten Island, N.Y. and Tara Catalano and her husband, Chris Beaumont of Australia. His sister, Stephanie Gorman and her husband, Joseph of Staten Island, N.Y.; as well as one niece, Samantha Kennedy.
Cremation was held privately. Michael's family will be receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown. A memorial service will be celebrated at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations in Michael's name be made to a cancer foundation of one's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Catalano
5 Entries
Deborah catalano
January 10, 2020
13 years later and you are still forever in my heart
Love you,
Debby
Martha Baggs
January 16, 2007
Deb, You and Mike are my Best Friends.We have spent may wonderful Times together. I share
Your sorrow. Memories of Mike will always have a Special place in my Heart,Love
Martha
Charlotte and Rich Grossarth
January 15, 2007
Dear Debby,
You are in our hearts and prayers. We will always remember "Mike" and our wine toast at Goldstock. We love you.
Charlotte and Rich
Laura & Denny Scullin
January 15, 2007
Debby and Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you.It was too early for you to leave us,Mike. We love you.
Doug & Karen Coulter
January 15, 2007
Dear Debby & Family,
Our prayers & thoughts are with you.
We will always remember Mike's smile & laughter
He will be in our hearts forever
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