Obituary of Philip V. Catanzaro

Mr. Philip V. Catanzaro, age 90, of Gloversville, died Monday, September 18, 2011 at Fulton County Residential Health Care Facility, Gloversville. He was born May 30, 1921 in Gloversville, the son of the late Philip and Mary Evanglista Catanzaro. He was a graduate of Gloversville High School and attended a vocational school in Glens Falls. He later enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He was later employed by Sears Roebuck and Company in Gloversville for 32 years as a salesman until his retirement in 1983. Mr. Catanzaro was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Gloversville. He enjoyed bowling and golfing in his younger years. He and his late wife, Marie, enjoyed spending time with their family, their memories of the camp on Mayfield Lake and their travels to Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Switzerland and Italy. Phil was married on May 29, 1948 to Marie E. Gardiner who died December 2, 2010. He is survived by: two children, Charles M. Catanzaro Cheryl and Carol Wintermute Michael of Gloversville; four grandchildren, Richard Alkinburgh, Robert Alkinburgh Katie, Lisa Lavery C.J. and Diane Solmo Joe; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Taylor and Bridgette; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Alvira Norelli and Umbert P. "Bert" Catanzaro. A private graveside service with Military Honors will take place at the convenience of the family at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. At Phil's request there will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, NY or to St. Jude's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38103. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville.