Catabia, Edward J., of Brant Rock, Marshfield, July 23 at Jordan Hospital, Plymouth at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 56 years of Theresa (Leighton) Catabia. Devoted father of Cindy Sherman and her husband Bart of Lothian, MD, Edward J. Catabia, Jr. and his wife MaryAnn of Marshfield and Debra Duffy and her husband Mark of No.Dighton. Loving grandfather of ll grandchildren and l great grandchild. Dear brother-in-law of Gordon and Gloria Leighton of Kingston. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Ed was born in Taunton and a long-time resident of Marshfield. He was a sheet metal teacher at the Blue Hills Regional Technical School where he taught for 33 years, retiring in l996. Previously he had worked at D.S. Kennedy Co. in Cohasset. In his retirement years Ed spent many hours in his cellar workshop making various items to be given as gifts to family and friends. He always had a special project in his home.
Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., rte. l39, Marshfield on Monday. July 27 at 9 a.m.
followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann by The Sea Church, 59l Ocean St., Marshfield at l0 a.m.
Visiting hours at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Interment at Cemetery at The Green, Middleboro.
Contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to Jordan Hospital, Oncology Center, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, MA 02360.
For online guestbook and directions www.macdonaldfuneralhome.com.