LACONIA – Mario Catalano, 94, of 406 Court Street, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
He was born on December 18, 1920 in Norwood, Mass., the son of the late Pasquale and Rosina (Spinelli) Catalano. Mario served in the US Coast Guard during World War II. He worked as the owner and operator of White’s Tavern in East Boston, Mass. for a number of years. Later he worked as a Fireman for General Electric. Mario had a quality many were drawn to and was a man everybody who met him could not help but love. He was a proud East Boston native who loved his Italian heritage. Mario appreciated the small things in life and was known as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his two sons; Dr. Stephen Catalano and his wife, Margaret Catalano-O’Donnell of Gilford and Dr. Patrick Catalano and his wife Sylvie Hauguel of Cleveland, Ohio, five grandchildren; Gina, Hannah, Hadley, Claudia and Amelia, one great grandchild, Ryan Holbrook and one sister, Josephine Barra and her husband Guy of Canton, Mass. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Elisa (Stizzo) Catalano in 2004.
Calling hours will be held from 9:30AM to 11:30AM on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Thursday at 12 Noon at St. Andre Bessette Parish - St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia. Burial will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 12 Noon in the chapel of St. Anne’s Cemetery in Cranston, Rhode Island.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to either St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center or Bishop Bradley Senior Living Community, both located at 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.