"I miss you, Grandma, more than you will ever know. I think of you every day and am comforted knowing you aren't in pain anymore. I love you so much."
In loving memory of
Patricia Ann Catalona
March 17, 1931 - December 28, 2008
PATRICIA ANN CATALONA MUSCATINE, Iowa - Patricia Ann Catalona, 77, of Muscatine, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the St. Mathias Church. Casket bearers will be Michael Catalona, Jonathan Catalona, Kim Carstens, Mark Carstens, Terry Fuller and Todd Duncan. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A funeral luncheon will be held at Gannon Hall following the committal service. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Church. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Muscatine Humane Society. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences for the Catalona family may be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Patricia was born on March 17, 1931, in Muscatine, the daughter of Clarence and Viola Conway Fuller. She married Dr. William Catalona on January 1, 1949, at St. Mary Church in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2002. Survivors include two sons, Michael Catalona of Muscatine, and Jonathan Catalona of Northern California; three daughters, Patricia Sue Catalona of Iowa City, Lisa Hoose of Muscatine and Gina Carstens of LeClaire; four grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Fuller of Muscatine; and two nephews, Terry Fuller and Jim Fuller. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Samuel William Catalona; and one brother, James P. Fuller.
Tributes
"Dear Gina, Tiny, Lisa, Michael and Jonathan, I would like to extend my sympathy on the loss of your mother. My thoughts are definitely with you. God will show you the strength to carry on, and also take care of your mother. Take care."
"Dear Patsy, Lisa, Michael, Gina and Jonathan, Spending time with your family had a huge impact on me when I was growing up. Your mother was always very kind and generous to me during every interaction: at your home, in the car, and on our many outings together over the years. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known Pat. She enriched my life with her example of love and commitment to her family. I often think of all of you, and especially of your parents. "
"Tiny, Mike, Gina, Lisa, and Jonathan: I empathize with your loss and the overwhelm all of you are most likely feeling during this time. I enjoyed your mother very much; she and I had some good laughs and shared some nice times. She had suffered with a lot of pain over the last few years and I hope it is of comfort now to remember she no longer feels that pain. Blessed Be."
"I am sorry for your loss. My parents really enjoyed being neighbors with Mrs. Catalona. She will be deeply missed. God Bless you all."