- Date Of Birth: September 13, 1949
- Date Of Death: July 2, 2016
- State: Illinois
Mr. Catalanello was born on September 13, 1949 in Peru to Anton and Joan (Hoffman) Catalanello. He served during the Vietnam War as a Marine earning the Bronze Star of Valor. He married Patricia Fowler-Whiteaker on June 30, 2000 in Ottawa. Joe retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation. He was a member of the VFW, Marine Corps League, American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Streator; his mother, Joan Catalanello of LaSalle; daughters, Jennifer Head and Corrie Catalanello; 8 grandchildren; four brothers, David (Angie) Catalanello, Kenneth Catalanello, Donald Catalanello and Ronald Catalanello all of LaSalle; one step-son, Josh (Tami) Whiteaker of Normal; and his loving companion Alice the Chihuahua and the rest of the pack.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Pallbearers will be David, Ronald, Donald and Dylan Catalanello, Josh Whiteaker, Thomas Fowler and Kevin Fowler.
