Mr. Leonard Martin Catalano

October 14, 1922 - November 28, 2014

Mr. Leonard Martin “Buddy” Catalano, age 92 of Dallas passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Kennesaw, GA. Mr. Catalano was born on October 14, 1922 in Flushing, New York, the son of the late Leonard Catalano Sr. and the late Mrs. Grace Eleanor Williams Catalano. Buddy served his country in the United States Navy during the World War II era. He worked as a tug boat engineer until retirement. Buddy enjoyed working with wood as well in the yard. He also enjoyed stamp collecting. He was member of Plainedge Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, June R. Catalano, step mother Amelia Catalano, step sister Jocelyn Meredith and sister, Virginia Catalano. Mr. Catalano is survived his children, John (Mildred) Catalano of North Carolina, Jeanne Wittner of Marietta, GA, Lisa (Steven) Kiss, Eddie (Deborah) Catalano both of Long Island, New York, Dan (Donna) Catalano of Acworth, GA and Patty (Edwin) Stoye of Dallas, GA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, sister-in-law Judy Lee of Michigan, brother-in-law Gary Gibson of North Carolina as well as several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service for Buddy will be on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment services will follow in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Leonard “Buddy” Catalano.