Salvatore J. Catalano "Sam"

Ontario:  Salvatore "Sam" passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the age of 74.  He was born in Ontario, NY to the late Charles and Rose "Mitchell" Catalano.  Sam was also predeceased by his brothers; Samuel, Patsy and Joseph Catalano.  Sam is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Coleen Catalano; children, Tracey (Bill) Reynolds, Shannon Catalano, Roshelle Mitrano, and Bethany (Neal) Catalano; grandchildren, Tristan (Amanda) Reynolds, Kayley (Marty) Soucy, Anthony Catalano, Eden Catalano and Revlyn Mitrano; great grandchildren Kilian Reynolds, Myra Reynolds; many nieces and nephews.

Sam was a lifelong resident of Ontario. He worked at Xerox for 28 years, before he and his wife Coleen opened Sammy's Ice Cream in Ontario.  Sam had a passion for cars, and he enjoyed buying and selling them at auction.  He was well known around town, and was a kind and special person to everyone he knew.

Family and friends may gather for a Memorial Mass, on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at 10AM at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 5823 Walworth Road, Ontario, NY 14519.  Please visit the tribute wall at www.murphyfuneralservices.com to light a candle, or leave a condolence, in memory of Sam.