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Alexander Catello Obituary
RAVENA - Alexander P. Catello, 87, passed away July 20, 2024, in St. Peter's Hospital. He is the son of the late Sebastian and Victoria Catello.
Alex was a 1955 graduate of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School and earned an associate's degree in criminal justice from Hudson Valley Community College. He had worked for Conrail, Bethlehem Police Dept. and retired as a corrections officer from Brookwood Secure Center for Youth in Claverack, N.Y.
Alex was an active member of the Coxsackie Sportsman's Club for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, trap shooting and target shooting with family and friends. He also enjoyed his yearly hunting trip to Northern Maine for bear, deer and moose with a close group of friends. Alex was the Easter Bunny for 50+ years and delivered many Easter Baskets and lots of candy to family and friends' children.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost 50 years, Anne Marie Catello; children, Mark Catello, Sean (Michelle) Catello and Kristen (Paul) VanSlyke; daughter-in-law, Benay Catello Bullis; grandchildren, Mark (Christina), Christopher (Pauline) and Eric, all Catello, Rachel (Mike) Duffy, Luisa (Jerry) DeJoy, David Mihalko, Amber (Dillion) Lawson, Joshua (Kendra) Catello, Tristen Catello, Brook Catello, and Brandon and Reagan VanSlyke; great-grand-children, Ryan, Tyler Caiden Zachary Catello, Jaxon and Alyssa Reyes, Jaxson and Cameron Lapp.
Alex was predeceased by his daughter, Stacey Catello; son, Scott Catello; and great-granddaughter, Sofia Catello.
Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at The Church of St. Patrick, Ravena. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Catello
Richard A. Spinosa
August 7, 2024
My very close friend since the 60sThe times we had through life ,I will always remember,RIP Buddy
Dale boice
July 28, 2024
He was a good friend and he will be missed buy everyone
Tim Veltman
July 27, 2024
Many years ago, Alex had the distinction of being the officer who gave me my first traffic ticket. He was a true gentleman. As I got out of the first ticket, he also gave me my second one. I always have had the greatest respect for him. May he Rest in Peace. My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Charles Otten
July 27, 2024
Alex was a great person. Condolences to the family.
Ted Wilson
July 25, 2024
To Anne Marie and the Catello family Condolences .. I have been friends and co worker with Alex for many years. In the interim of our relationship we shared many laughs and experiences with Bethlehem Police , Hunting , Fishing , Snowmobiling and all aspects of life. You will be missed . RIP my friend !!!
Richard A. Spinosa
July 25, 2024
We have been friends for over 50 years.RIP buddy
Dorita Nobles
July 25, 2024
Our sincere condolences. Many fond memories of you and Alex. Love Dorita and Ted
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