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Michael A. Cataldo, 55,
of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on
Saturday, October 13, 2007 in
Portland, Maine. Mike was born
November 7, 1951 in Rome, NY, the son
of Angelo P. and Rita S. Cataldo. He
was a 1970 graduate of Rome Free
Academy. Michael served as a Sergeant
in the United States Air Force,
specializing in Radar Tower/Electrical
Technology, honorably discharged in
1978. He received a Bachelor of
Technology degree in 1980 and a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer/Information in 1984. Mike
furthered his education throughout his
life. He was married to Debbie
Livingston, with whom he had two
loving daughters. On August 8, 1987,
Michael was united in marriage to
Catherine VandenBosch, a loving union
of twenty years which was enriched by
the birth of their two loving
daughters.
Michael served as a Vice
President of Production for Cataldo
Brothers and Sons, Inc., until 2003.
He was founder of Eastern Labs in 1985
and inventor of specialized devices
for the construction industry.
Recently, he was employed by Amphenol
Corporation in Sydney, NY, where he
designed and built test equipment for
Aerospace Technology.
Mike was a loving and
devoted husband, father, son, brother
and friend. His passion for boating
was a constant joy in his life that he
shared with his family and friends at
every opportunity. Mikes time on the
water and trips he took were always a
highlight and special time in his
life.
Surviving are
his loving wife, Cathy Cataldo,
beloved daughters, Nicole, Natalie,
Kaitlin and Kelsey Cataldo, all of
Rome; three cherished grandchildren,
Alexander and Samantha Cataldo and
Olivia Pianka; a son-in-law, Scott
Pianka, of Rome; his father, Angelo
P. Cataldo, of Rome; sisters, Dee
DeGennaro and Donald Jamison of
Freehold, NJ, Toni DeMeo of Utica,
Christine and husband Mike Burth of
Verona; brothers, Peter Cataldo and
wife Sandy, of Rome, and Philip
Cataldo and wife Shelley, of
Castaic, CA; mother-in-law, Diane
VandenBosch; brother-in-law, John
VandenBosch; sister-in-law, Sharon
Mortis, of Rome; together with
aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews
and cousins. Mike was also blessed
with many friends with whom he held
always in his heart. He was
predeceased by his mother, Rita,
infant brother, Thomas, and
father-in-law, Jack.
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