~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. Vincent Joseph
Catalano
August 14, 1942 – June 12, 2026
RNPA member retired NWA pilot Captain Vincent
Joseph Catalano joined Northwest Airlines 06-03-1968. Vincent is survived by his wife Valerie, and
by his children and his stepdaughter and their families. Having most recently resided in Florida, whitepages
lists the family’s address as
3142 W Vina del Mar Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706.
Services for Vincent were held this past week in Florida….please
see obituary below.
PCN memorial site
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/largo-fl/vincent-catalano-12924347
IN THE CARE OF
Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens
Memorial Park
Vincent Joseph Catalano, 83, of St. Pete Beach,
Florida, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026.
Born on August 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois,
Vincent was the son of Jasper and Frances Scully Catalano. He graduated from
Delavan High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the University
of Wisconsin. During his life, Vincent built a remarkable career as a pilot,
serving as a Captain for Northwest Airlines and as a Lieutenant Colonel in the
Air National Guard in Madison. He was also a lifelong entrepreneur and proudly
owned several restaurants and other businesses over the years.
On February 27, 2010, Vincent married Valerie
Duncan Catalano. Together they shared many wonderful years filled with love,
adventure, and devotion to family.
Vincent had a passion for his family, world
travel, flying, and boating. He often said that he never "worked" a
day in his life because he truly loved what he did. He will be remembered not
only for his tireless work ethic and determination, but also for his kindness,
generosity, and the quiet strength that touched so many lives.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Duncan
Catalano; his children, Kellie (Charles) Kidd, Karie (Greg) Padgett, Kristin
Catalano, Vincent (Chanel) Catalano II, Anthony (Sarah) Catalano, and
stepdaughter Allison (Marshall) Garrett. He is also survived by his cherished
grandchildren: Kylie (Nicholas) Namacher, Karlie Drew, Kaymin Baldwin, Khloe
Baldwin, Virgle Garrett, Vincent Catalano III, Santino Catalano, and Carmine
Catalano. Vincent was preceded in death
by his granddaughter, Kalie Drew.
His legacy lives on through his beloved wife,
children, grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will
be deeply missed and forever remembered for his love of family, adventurous
spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and unwavering dedication to those he cared
about.
Family and friends are invited to attend a
visitation on June 22, 2026, from 1pm-2pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401
Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Florida. A funeral service will follow at 2pm.
A committal service will then be held at 3pm at
Serenity Memorial Park and Cremation Gardens. Following the services, a
reception will be held at Serenity Funeral Home from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests
donations are made in Vincent's memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout
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