Joseph R. Catalanotti of Hobe Sound, FL 86, passed away January 12, 2019 with his devoted wife Gloria and family by his side.

Joe was born in Brooklyn NY., and moved to Hobe Sound, FL. in 1997. He served in the Navy in the Korean War from 1952-1956. He was probably best known as "Lightning" by his friends at Watertown High because of his love of sports especially in-door track. He never tired of talking about sports, particularly baseball and football. Joe was a longstanding member of the VFW and a member of the ELKs Lodge as well. He was a Catholic by faith.

Joe is survived by his loving wife Gloria at home in Hobe Sound; three sons, Mark and wife Liz, Richard and wife Ruth, and Thomas. Two grandchildren, Rebecca and Timothy and one great granddaughter Olivia.

Funeral Services for Joseph are to be at 1P.M. on Friday January 18, 2019 at Forest Hills Funeral Home 2001 SW Murphy Rd, Palm City FL. Friends will be invited to gather at the funeral home at noon on Friday for visitation prior to services. Committal services to immediately follow with military honors at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

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