Catania, Salvatore, G. age 85, of Fort Lee, passed away on Saturday September 28, 2024.    Loving son to the late Salvatore and Josephine Catania.  Devoted husband to Marie Catania (nee: Spinazzola).  Cherished father to Paulette Ulisse and her husband Christopher.   Predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Emmanuel Catania.

Salvatore lived in Fort Lee for 45 years, then lived in Woodstock, Vermont and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina before returning to Fort Lee to live out his remaining days.

He had a seat on the American Stock Exchange, before striking out on his own, which permitted him to work from home through multiple moves and many life changes.

His family was the most important thing to him, and he kept in close contact with family on both sides throughout all his moves. He loved working with his hands, be that through construction, home repair, and gardening. These were all loves he passed on to his daughter.

For a person who never had a pet, once his wife introduced him to his first (a dog, named Uno), it began a lifelong love of animals, especially dogs.

He will be deeply missed by his family.

Donations may be made in Sal’s memory to the Alzheimer’s association

The family will receive their friends on Tuesday October 1, 2024 from 4-8 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”.  All are asked to assemble at the in Historic Madonna Church 2070 Hoefleys Lane at 11:00 AM on Wednesday October 2, 2024.   For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.