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John Cataldo Obituary

Cataldo Sr., John J. age 65, passed away March 30, 2007. Owner of Cataldo's Lawn Maintenance for 42 years. Beloved husband of Sharon L. (nee Pfeiffer), loving father of Melanie (Alfredo) Robles and the late John J. Cataldo Jr., fond grandfather of Emily Robles and JC Alfredo Robles, dear son of the late Dominic and the late Angeline Cataldo (nee Christiano), dear brother of the late Patricia (Jerome) Radecky, nephew of many, uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousin and friend to many. Former board member of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Bruno Church, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2007.

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Chris Milewczyk

April 5, 2007

Sharon:
Lydia Barnes sent me an e-mail. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time in your life.
Sincerely,

Barbara Scheitler

April 3, 2007

Dear Sharon, I just want you to know that both you and John set a great example for others on how to live your life. John always had such a great attitude. He lived each day to the fullest all the way to the end. In my opinion you were his rock that enabled him to go on and enjoy his life. I will pray for you to have the strength to go on thru this difficult time

Tom and Lucy Kiolbassa

April 2, 2007

Sharon,
Our deepest sympathy and condolonces to you and your family.

John was good man and he will be sorely missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Always,

Steve mader

April 1, 2007

John,
Frank and I were your crew back in the 60's. We were cool riding in the back of the pickup going from job to job. Now you and Frank and even John, Jr. are gone. Thank you for the many landscape lessons and good times.

Elaine M. Wolf ( Zienis )

April 1, 2007

To the family of John Cataldo:
I was very shocked to read in todays Suntimes that Johnny had passed away. I read it twice thinking that it wasn't the Johnny that I grew up with and went to school with. But when I read his mom and dads and sisters name in the obit I knew.
Sharon, it has been many years since I have seen you and you probably wouldn't even remember me. I was at your house not long after you and Johnny were married. I came with Davanna Tirrito.
I went to grammar school with John,that was at McClellan Elementary School. Johnny lived right across the street from the school. We hung around with alot of the school kids like Robert Russ and his sister Valmae, Bob Manhatton, Tony Scapardine and many more. We used to go to each others houses and play our records and dance and have alot of fun. We hung together for many years and once we graduated from grammar school we all went to different High Schools and then somehow we lost contact with each other.
The last time that I spoke to John was about five years ago when I called him to see if he knew the where abouts of Davanna Tirrito. That was the last time we talked.
Even so, he had been in my thoughts many times through the years.
Sharon, to you and your family I send my deepest condolenses. John was a very good man and had a big heart.
I am greatful for all the memories I hold dearly in my heart of the years I spent with Johnny in my life. They were great years.
Johnny, God Bless you . You will be missed alot by all the people that loved you so much.

Lucille Sworst

April 1, 2007

God's blessings on you Sharon at this time. Luv u, Lu and Terry

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