Anthony Justin Cataldo Sr., 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, to Justin and Benedetta (Giacchina) Cataldo.
Anthony graduated from Fraser High School in 1965. In July 1966, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. He married Maureen Elizabeth O’Brien on November 28, 1969, in Detroit, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Justin and Benedetta Cataldo, and his brothers, Michael Cataldo and Justin Cataldo.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of nearly 57 years, Maureen; his children, Rebecca Cataldo of Seattle, Washington; Anthony Cataldo Jr. (Kerry) of Denver, Colorado; Nathaniel Cataldo (Kierdwyn) of Shoreline, Washington; and Rachel Mudloff (Scott) of Culver, Kansas; his grandchildren, Zoe Harper, Ryan Harper, Calvin Cataldo, Sydney Cataldo, and Henry Cataldo; his siblings, Richard Cataldo (Michelle) of Estero, Florida; Elizabeth Cutraro (Nino) of West Bloomfield, Michigan; and Vince Cataldo (Kristen) of St. Clair, Michigan; and his sisters-in-law, Cynthia Cataldo of Macomb, Michigan, and Suzanne Cataldo of Brea, California.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Roselawn Cemetery in Salina.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #1432 or American Legion Riders, in care of Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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