Birth date: Jun 30, 1939 Death date: Apr 24, 2012
Concetta R. (Barbagallo) Catalano, 72, of Mattydale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday with her loving family by her side. She was born in Syracuse, the daughter of Peter and Domenica Barbagallo. Concetta was a teacher for 30 year Read Obituary
Mrs. Catalano was my 4th grade teacher quite a while ago. Even at such a young age, she inspired me to do the absolute best I could do. I always remember that year fondly, and about a year ago, I was lucky enough to reverse our roles: I taught a class on using the computer at the local library, which she attended. Mrs. Catalano was one of the teachers whom I will always credit with creating in me a desire to teach. She will always be in my heart. I send my sympathies to her family, she will be missed.
God looked around His garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine".
It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with youThe day God called you home.
Many fond memories of the Catalano's in church. My sincere sympathies in your time of loss. Pat Flanagan
Dear Catalano Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Catalano was a great neighbor she will be missed.
To the Catalano family,
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind sweet woman. She was always so kind when I saw her at my Mom's memorial masses early in the morning at St. Margret's. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Janiak
To the Catalano family,
Mrs. Catalano was always a source of great energy and passion. She had great faith in God and always encouraged her sons friends to live a good life. Some of my fondest memories of growing up as a friend of her family include laughing and learning from Mr. and Mrs. Catalano. She always wanted what was best for us and was a great role model for young people. She was always very proud of her family and God blessed her with much to be proud of. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy in the people she leaves behind.
Rest in Eternal Peace,
John McCall and Family
Dear Barbagallo and Catalano families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Concetta. She was a wonderful and wise person, a dedicated teacher, and a devoted servant of God and of her family. I remember how special she made me feel when she asked me to be in her wedding many years ago. I still have the silver necklace with a pearl on it and a set of rosary beads that she gave me for being in her wedding party. I treasure them as fond memories of her and George.
With sincere sympathy and my prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Joanne Rao Sánchez
Mrs. Catalano was my favorite teacher growing up. She was a wonderful mix of strict and caring. The best lesson she taught me was never be afraid to speak up. I can still hear her say "You have a voice for a reason; use it." I hope my daughter has a teacher that cares as much as Mrs. Catalano did. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
My sincere condolences to all of Mrs. Catalano's family. She was such a wonderful person, and an inspiration to anyone lucky enough to have known her. She was my 4th grade teacher, 26 years ago, and I still remember so many things about her to this day. I remember how often she would talk about her family, and her sons, and all of the wonderful stories she would tell. She would give the biggest hugs, and even if you managed to do something wrong, you knew she loved you anyway (after she gave you "the look")! I remember looking forward to popcorn parties on Fridays, and how she loved to sing and dance. She was a first class teacher, and the world was lucky to have had her in it. Thank you, Mrs.C for many fond memories, that I have taken with me.
Peter, Mary and Family,
So sorry about your loss. Our condolences to all of you.
Matt & Amy Fiorentino
