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JOSEPH CATANZANO Obituary


Dr. JOSEPH ANTHONY CATANZANO, JR.  
73, of Washington, DC and Trenton, ME, on October 3, 2018. Dr. Catanzano graduated from Boston College, Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Center for Professional Development Business School, Clinical Research Associates and Captain USN (Ret.) He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pamela; father of Dr. Joseph Catanzano, III, Arlington, VA, Kirsten Messina of Haddonfield, NJ. Grandfather of Caitlin, Ramsey and Carson. His favorite hobbies were golf, volunteering with the Friends of Acadia and gazing at Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Mass at Holy Trinity, DC, on October 12, at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be sent to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 6, 2018.

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Pam Oliver

July 31, 2019

Dr. Catanzano was my dentist while he was in Massachusetts. I cannot say enough about his skill as a dentist and his kindness as a person. I just learned of his death. I send my deepest sympathy to his family.
Pamela Hall Oliver

Carol & Charlie Tarbell

October 12, 2018

We fondly remember Joe and all the wonderful times we had while you were in MA. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all, Pam, Joseph and Kirsten as well as your children who have also lost someone very special to them. Love to all.

October 11, 2018

May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your love one, the God of peace can give you comfort and peace in every way from the comforting words written in the Bible, or through prayer. May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences and allow the expressions at 2 Thessalonians 3:16 to bring you peace.

October 10, 2018

Pam,So sad, you've been so supportive of me and Sharon over the years, my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear classmate! Frank Palumbo

America the Beautiful

Daniel Soldano

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October 10, 2018

Pam, Joseph, Kristen,
Our sincere condolences and prayers on Joe's passing. We think of old memories of him up here in Lexington with joy and a smile. May his memory be for a blessing.

With love,
Joel and Noel Bleier

October 6, 2018

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

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