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Long time forum member Bill "The Cat" Catalano has passed.
In loving memory of Catalano William (Bill) Joseph. March 19, 1945 – November 25, 2021 who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in London, Ontario, Bill grew into a career broadcaster working in such areas as North Carolina, The Bahamas and Florida. Bill arrived in Sudbury in 1971 to work at CKSO Radio and Television as program manager and the first play by play announcer for the Sudbury Wolves, covering the team for the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons. From there, Bill moved up the street to the CBC Television news affiliate where he served as CKNC news director for four years before leaving to take on the role as the first senior director for CBC Radio news when it opened its doors in Sudbury in 1978. The Sudbury news went on to being voted on by its peers as the top regional newsroom in the country. During his time at CBC, he taught journalism at Cambrian College for two years.
After meeting the love of his life and having three children together, they moved down to North Carolina to raise their family. Bill described those years as some of the best of his life.
Bill was known to be a quiet man who spoke so eloquently. Every word had to be smooth, clear, Interesting, and immensely powerful. A thoughtful and influential speaker that could make an entire room go quiet, and for good reason! He only said what others needed to hear.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife Paulette (nee Dubie), son, James Catalano (Tracy), daughters Anne Marie Catalano (Johny) and Andrea Bazinet (Kevin), as well as his dearest grandchildren who called him Papa. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Helen Claire Catalano, and many of his cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the U.S. Predeceased by his parents, Richard (Mariano) Catalano and Nora Frances Catalano (Haines), brother, Richard (Dick), and sisters Elaine Bogle and Francis-Norine.
Friends and family are invited to join us for a celebration of life which will be announced at a later date. The family asks those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the MS society.
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In loving memory of Catalano William (Bill) Joseph. March 19, 1945 – November 25, 2021 who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in London, Ontario, Bill grew into a career broadcaster working in such areas as North Carolina, The Bahamas and Florida. Bill arrived in Sudbury in 1971 to work at CKSO Radio and Television as program manager and the first play by play announcer for the Sudbury Wolves, covering the team for the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons. From there, Bill moved up the street to the CBC Television news affiliate where he served as CKNC news director for four years before leaving to take on the role as the first senior director for CBC Radio news when it opened its doors in Sudbury in 1978. The Sudbury news went on to being voted on by its peers as the top regional newsroom in the country. During his time at CBC, he taught journalism at Cambrian College for two years.
After meeting the love of his life and having three children together, they moved down to North Carolina to raise their family. Bill described those years as some of the best of his life.
Bill was known to be a quiet man who spoke so eloquently. Every word had to be smooth, clear, Interesting, and immensely powerful. A thoughtful and influential speaker that could make an entire room go quiet, and for good reason! He only said what others needed to hear.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife Paulette (nee Dubie), son, James Catalano (Tracy), daughters Anne Marie Catalano (Johny) and Andrea Bazinet (Kevin), as well as his dearest grandchildren who called him Papa. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Helen Claire Catalano, and many of his cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the U.S. Predeceased by his parents, Richard (Mariano) Catalano and Nora Frances Catalano (Haines), brother, Richard (Dick), and sisters Elaine Bogle and Francis-Norine.
Friends and family are invited to join us for a celebration of life which will be announced at a later date. The family asks those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the MS society.
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