Obituary for Charles John "Cat" Catalano
Charles John “Cat” Catalano, 80, of New Castle PA, passed away on Saturday, July 02, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Medical Center in New Castle. Born on August 10, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Martha (Lasher) Catalano. He is survived by his former wife Gail (Fiehler) Catalano in State College.
He was a 1959 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. He served briefly in the Air Force and received an honorable discharge on August 2, 1962. He was a cable system engineer who was employed by the previous C-COR Electronics of State College. He later went on to install various cable TV systems in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Most recently he was employed by 422 Auto and Bus Auction.
In addition to his former wife, he is survived by three children: Timothy Catalano of Aston, Lorraine Catalano of Centreville VA, and Scott (Nicole) Catalano of Bradenton, Florida and a grandchild and great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded by two brothers, Basil, and Paul Catalano, and three sisters, Gaetano Cole, Cecilia Higuera, and Theresa DeBord.
He enjoyed spending time tinkering in his shed with his latest electronics project. He also enjoyed taking in the hot rod races at the tracks with his friends and family. You could often catch him mowing the lawn enjoying a fine cigar.
Friends will be received on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 6-8pm, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, beginning at 10:00 AM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., with Pastor David Hersh officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society by going to www.cancer.org
He was a 1959 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. He served briefly in the Air Force and received an honorable discharge on August 2, 1962. He was a cable system engineer who was employed by the previous C-COR Electronics of State College. He later went on to install various cable TV systems in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Most recently he was employed by 422 Auto and Bus Auction.
In addition to his former wife, he is survived by three children: Timothy Catalano of Aston, Lorraine Catalano of Centreville VA, and Scott (Nicole) Catalano of Bradenton, Florida and a grandchild and great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded by two brothers, Basil, and Paul Catalano, and three sisters, Gaetano Cole, Cecilia Higuera, and Theresa DeBord.
He enjoyed spending time tinkering in his shed with his latest electronics project. He also enjoyed taking in the hot rod races at the tracks with his friends and family. You could often catch him mowing the lawn enjoying a fine cigar.
Friends will be received on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 6-8pm, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, beginning at 10:00 AM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., with Pastor David Hersh officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society by going to www.cancer.org