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 Joseph
R. Caterbone, 79, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Wednesday,
April 1, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in
Lancaster, Joe was the son of the late Samuel J. and Mary E.
(Lombardo) Caterbone. He was married to Mildred J. (Reikard)
Caterbone for fifty-nine years.
Joe was
employed by RCA Corporation for thirty-five years as foreman of
the stationary stores dept, before retiring in 1987.
Joe served in
the US Army during World War II as Tec 5th grade
(sergeant), stationed in Hawaii.
He attended
Lancaster Catholic High School.
A member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Joe was an active volunteer at the
church. He was a Third Degree Knight of Knights of Columbus
Council #867, Lancaster.
Joe enjoyed
bowling, golf, gardening, and loved spending time with family and
friends.
In addition
to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, Joseph R. Caterbone,
Jr., husband of Sandy L., of Conshohocken, PA, Cynthia L. Rohrer,
wife of Richard E., of Lancaster, and Christine M. Heinley of
Lancaster, six grandchildren, thirteen greatgrandchildren, one
greatgranddaughter, and sister, Mary Ann Mahler, wife of James, of
Lancaster. Joseph was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Dayna,
brother, Samuel, and sister, Helen Miller.
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 11 AM at
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA
17603, with Rev. Msgr. Thomas H. Smith as Celebrant. Family will
receive guests from 10 until 11 AM at the church. Interment will
be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in Joe's memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic
Church. To send an online condolence, please visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com. |
