Eugene Cattolica Obituary

Eugene V. Cattolica, M.D. Resident of Oakland Eugene was the beloved son of the late Salvatore (Sam) and Evelyn Cattolica. He was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland. He graduated from San Rafael Military Academy (Battalion Commander), Saint Mary's College, Georgetown Medical School (Cum Laude), and the University of California San Francisco Urology Residency Program after which he served as a Major in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Eugene practiced urology in Oakland where he was Chief of Urology at Kaiser Permanente for 27 years. He negotiated a full time affiliation with UCSF to train urology residents at the Oakland facility during which he participated in educating over 75 physicians. He was a Clinical Professor of Urology Emeritus at the University of California San Francisco and voted by the residents the William Smart Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching on two separate occasions. He was Past President of the American Urological Association Western Section, a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, member of the Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association, the American Medical Association, Societe D'Urologie, and the Northern California Urological Society. Eugene was an author of more than 30 articles in peer reviewed urologic literature and gave many scientific presentations in the United States, Europe and China. He was on the boards of the Order of Malta Oakland Medical Clinic at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, the Saint Mary's East Bay Scholarship Fund, and the Retired Physicians Association of the Permanente Medical Group. He was a Knight of Malta, a member of the Colombo Club, the Berkeley Breakfast Club, and the Claremont Country Club. Eugene enjoyed photography, golf, fly-fishing, gourmet cooking and amateur wine making. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Patricia, daughters Diane Gutierrez (Eddy), and Carolyn Cunningham (Neil) and grandchildren Tatiana, Isabella, Mario, Dominic, Brendan, Michael and Kevin. Stepchildren Mary, Sean, Erin, Brian and Martin and seven step grandchildren also survive him. Visitation will be Thursday 3/1, from 6 - 8:00 PM, with the vigil at 7:00 PM at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 30 Mandalay Rd., Oakland; Funeral Mass will be Friday 3/2 at 11:30 AM also at St. Theresa's. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's College East Bay Scholarship Fund or Order of Malta Clinic, Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 28 to Feb. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Cattolica

11 Entries

March 8, 2012

Dear Pat,
I am writing to tell you how I admired Gene for so many years – both as a fine Urologist and then more as a friend after we both retired. I feel badly I missed his service, but I found out about it late. Every member of the Urology Department reflects his influence and mentoring. I really got to know Gene better after we both retired and worked together on the board for the retired physicians. During our board meetings his remarks were “remarkable”. Although a “bit of a curmudgeon” he kept the group on their toes and with his humor kept us awake from the boring subjects being discussed.

We will all miss Gene, but he will not be forgotten. Most of us retired doctors are finding that we need the help of our friendly Urologist. We will never cease to remember Gene and that we would not be getting the type of care he instilled in his staff. In addition, at each of our quarterly Retired Physicians Association we will look to that end of the table where Gene sat and remember and miss him.
I hope that we can get together and reminisce about “the old days”.

Katie (Shaffer) Field & Family

March 1, 2012

Pat, Diane and Carolyn - I have wonderful memories of Gene from our annual trips to Tahoe and our other visits over the years. Please know that my heart, love, and prayers go out to you all during this time of loss.

Bruce Smith

March 1, 2012

I first met Gene at the San Rafael Military Academy while in the seventh grade. I also lived in the East Bay (Orinda) so once in a while several of us would get a ride across the Bay from the San Rafael side to Oakland with his Mother. After graduating he had a new red and white Ford. He came over to San Rafael in it to give some of us a ride with the top down, much to our delight. I didn't follow Gene after his graduating knowing that he was very busy with his studys.

February 29, 2012

Pat, Diane, Carolyn and your families: We have many joyful memories of Gene: the wine maker, the chef, the host and, especially, the father. We will miss him and keep all of you in our prayers.

Tom & Mary Ann Hogan

Steve and Joan Cattolica

February 29, 2012

Pat, Diane, Carolyn and your families - You are a wonderful testament to who Cousin Gene was as a man, a husband and a father. He was a leader in our family by age of course, but in stature and heart as well. God Bless You All

Steve and Joan Cattolica

February 29, 2012

Pat, Diane, Carolyn and your families - You are a wonderful legacy and testament to who Cousin Gene was as a father, husband and physician. He was a leader in our family by age certainly, but stature and heart as well. God bless you all.

February 29, 2012

Dear Cattolica Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest condolences.
Dolores Cattolica-Moody

February 29, 2012

Dr.Cattolica, I have very fond memories of you and will always be grateful to you for your leadership and guidance over the years. I enjoyed working with you for many years and will always remember you for being such a devoted and loving father to Diane and Caroline. We will all miss you.
John Williams

Eddy Gutierrez

February 28, 2012

Gene, you will be sorely missed. We appreciate all of your kindness, generosity, and love. Christ be with you. Tatiana, Isabella, Mario, Dominic, Diane, and Eddy

Frank DeSantis

February 28, 2012

Sincere condolences from the Frank J DeSantis family who had the pleasure of working with Dr. Cattolica for many years with the Western Section American Urological Association. Dr. Cattolica served on the Board of Directors for several years and was president in 1999. We enjoyed working with him and his wife, Pat, during that time. He and Pat were always involved in the medical association activities and golf tournaments. We have fond memories over many years of meetings with Gene and Pat Cattolica. Sending blessed peace to the Cattolica Family; Frank, Eileen, Kathy, Chris & Jeannie DeSantis

Neil Cunningham

February 28, 2012

Gene,
Thanks for everything you were always a gentleman. The boys and Carolyn will miss you I am glad you are in a better place now.

Neil

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