Joseph Catanese

Joseph Anthony Catanese went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:25 pm surrounded by his family at his home in Walker. A native of New Orleans, he was born June 27, 1934 at home in Algiers. He graduated from Holy Cross High School and the School of Banking of the South.

He served as a supply clerk in the United States Army for two years. Following his stint in the military, he worked his way through the First Commerce Corporation, finally retiring as Vice President of First National Bank of Commerce after 30 years. He went on to be the Volunteer Coordinator of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at the New Orleans Council on Aging and worked seasonally for H & R Block. He was an avid sports fan, following the New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers and New Orleans Pelicans. In his younger days, he was a member of the Krewe of Endymion for five years.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Hoehn Catanese; son, Christopher Joseph (Lisa); daughter, Beth Catanese Ford; three granddaughters, Courtney Elizabeth and Alyssa Michelle Catanese and Kayla Marie Ford. Also survived by his brother, Charles Joseph Catanese (Rosemary); sister, Nancy Catanese Ford; brother-in-law, James Smith III (Karen); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Antoinette LaBella Catanese.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:00am until 12:00pm at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home chapel with a Mass of Christian burial in the mausoleum.

The family would like to extend a special thanks his cardiologist Dr. Andrew P. Rees and Audubon Hospice for their excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, February 10, 2018
10:00 am-12:00 pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, February 10, 2018
12:00 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816