Laurence J. Catalano, 62, Warren

Welder loved to ride his motorcycle

Posted 3/24/21

Laurence J. Catalano, 62, of Warren, RI, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Vincent James and …

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Laurence J. Catalano, 62, Warren

Welder loved to ride his motorcycle

Posted

Laurence J. Catalano, 62, of Warren, RI, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Vincent James and Valorie (Cheetham) Catalano of Dade City, FL.

Mr. Catalano formerly worked at Huestis Machine, Bristol, RI, as a welder.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing with his dog, Lindsey.  He was a member of the original Bristol High School Ice Hockey Team.

Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Vincent J. Catalano III of Florida, and a sister, Kimberly Lynn Palmieri of Warren, RI.  He was also the father of the late Jeffrey Catalano and brother of the late Douglas P. Catalano, who passed away the day before Laurence.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

For information/online condolences please visit www.wjsmithfh.com.

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI.

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