Ada Catalano

February 28, 1932 - April 3, 2019

Ada Marie Catalano, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away April 3, 2019, in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 87. She was born February 28, 1932, to Dominick and Rose Caligiuri in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death, by her beloved husband, Salvatore (Sonny) Catalano, and her beautiful daughter, Nanette Rose Catalano Murphy, Brother Pasquale and sister Dorinda Ada was a strong, beautiful, elegant lady who lived life to its fullest. She loved and was devoted to her family, but also shared her grace, humor, and quick wit with the world. Living in West Islip, Ada met many cherished friends, while sharing her love for flower and plants at the Sequams Garden Club. She created many beautiful award-winning arrangements through the years and devoted many hours volunteering and beautifying the community. She volunteered for the Good Samaritan Hospital Guild at various events in addition to working at their thrift shop. Ada enjoyed, music, dancing, cooking and was an extraordinary entertainer. She is survived by her daughter Paula Catalano Hamill and husband Tom; son Fred Catalano and wife Eileen; Sally Catalano Fyffe and husband Jim; son-in-law John Murphy; her devoted grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services and viewing will be held Friday, April 12, 2019 at San Sebastian Catholic Church, 1112 State Road 16, St Augustine, FL 32084. Viewing will begin at 10:00 with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00. A memorial mass and burial will be held on Long Island, date to be determined. Flowers and Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting Craig Funeral Home, In Saint Augustine: www.craigfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to the (Good Samaritan Hospital Great South Bay Guild: www.good-samaritan-hospital.org