John F. Catizone, age 82, a longtime resident of Woburn passed away peacefully on March 16th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Theresa A. (Willette) Catizone and together they shared more than 62 years of marriage. Born in Provincetown, MA he was one of six children of the late Anthony and Mary (Souza) Catizone.
John spent his early years of his life living in Provincetown and then moved with his family to Boston's West End. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and honorably served during peacetime just after WWII and was stationed in Alaska for a period of time. When he returned home from the service he soon married his sweetheart Theresa and the new couple first settled in Somerville where they started their family. In 1974 they moved to Woburn and have been residents ever since. John worked as a buyer and receiver for the P.W. Rounsville Co. of Boston and Cambridge for over thirty years prior to his retirement. John was an avid golfer and was a member of the Woburn Country Club for the past fifteen years. For many years John also enjoyed bowling at the Woburn Bowladrome where played in several leagues. His greatest joy however came from his time spent with his family. He cherished his children and grandchildren and was so proud of their many accomplishments.
Along with his beloved wife, John is survived by his children, Joanne Morrissey and her husband Robert, Mark Catizone and his wife Eileen, all of Woburn. He was the loving grandfather of Bobby and Kevin Morrissey, Kyle, Nicole and Mathew Catizone and the late Gregory Catizone. He was the brother of Mildred Machado of Sanford, ME, Marilyn Greenwood and Doris Hemingway both of Woburn, Anthony Catizone of Florida and the late Anna Catizone.
Family and friends will gather at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Wednesday, March 21st, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held on Tuesday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to VNA of Middlesex East and Visiting Nurses Hospice, 607 North Ave., suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.