Santo Catanese
Catanese, Santo, 93, retired Air Force and restauranteur, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Rosary 5:30 P.M., Sunday, October 25, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 26, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Preceded in death by first wife, Marie and second wife, Madge. Survivors: children, Roberta deJong (John) of Merced, CA, Sue Dobbs (Al), Santo Catanese, Jr. (Jane) and Tony Catanese (Sherry), all of Wichita and Marie “Tonette” Maugans-Coleman (Rob) of Hutchinson, KS; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Kapaun Mt. Carmel Educational Fund, 8506 E. Central, Wichita, KS, 67206.
Rosary 5:30 P.M., Sunday, October 25, Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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I had the opportunity to spend a little time with Mr. Catanese a couple of weeks ago while attending his granddaughter’s wedding shower in Wichita. It was definitely my privilge to be able to sit down with him and listen to him talk about his life. I could have listened to him for days! He definitely lived a very fulfilling life.
My deepest sympathy to Santo’s (Sam) family. He loved you all! Sam loved to share his stories about his life and his family with me. And I enjoyed sharing his amazing stories with my friends and family. I am forever grateful that our paths crossed. I will miss him. May God comfort you at this time. God’s Blessings Lisa Twietmeyer
To Marie—I was saddened to read of your father’s death. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy, Betty Turner formerly in office with Rick Mae.
Dear Catanese Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather.You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Kathy and Barry West
To All Family Members, On behalf of all the members and alumni of Phi Delta Theta at Wichita State, please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers at this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
I will foever remember the time that I had with San. He was the most amazing man I have ever meet. He taught me how to cook and enjoy what I cooking. I will always rememberthe smile he would get when I would make him fresh baked cookies or cake. I’ll never forget. Im really sad that he has passed away. He lived along happy life. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!! I LOVE YOU SAN!!!
Dear Sam and Jane and family, We were so sad to hear of your Father’s passing. We were delighted to have met him three short weeks ago at your home. What a delightful, intelligent, engaging man he was and we so enjoyed our visit with him. We feel very blessed to have spent time with him as we have heard from Katherine how special he was. May you feel his arms around you at this sad time. Love and prayers, Betty and Bill Manion
Please accept our deepest sympathies over your loss of Mr. Catanese. We are not able to attend the funeral mass on Monday but will be there in spirit. Fondly, Larry and Linda Hollis
Dear Family, Our heartfelt condolences with the passing of your father, grandfather, and great-granfather. He will be surely missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Glynn and Monique Carlyle-de Jong