Isabella Catalano

Isabella Catalano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away on June 18, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 26, 1930, in Mola di Bari, Italy to her parents Luigi and Giustina Pinto.

Isabella will always be remembered for her warm and welcoming nature. Her kind heart and great sense of humor touched the lives of all who knew her. She had passion for gardening and tending to her flowers, finding solace and joy in the beauty of nature. Cooking and baking brought her immense pleasure, and she delighted in preparing meals for her family.

She is survived by her daughter Cecilia (her husband Joseph) Cleary, her daughter Giustina (the late Dominick) Russo, her daughter Joann (her husband Ralph) Raio, and her daughter Rosemarie (the late Donald) Pynn. Isabella also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren who were the light of her life.

Isabella is preceded in death by her beloved husband Stefano (2015). Isabella and Stefano were married for exactly 70 years.

A visitation to honor Isabella's life will be held at Mangano Family Funeral Home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will take place on Monday, June 24th at 9:45 AM for those who wish to pay their final respects, followed by a Mass at Saint Matthew's R.C. Church in Dix Hills at 10:45 AM. Mausoleum Entombment will take place immediately following at Saint Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY.

Isabella Catalano will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace, forever cherished in our hearts.

When tomorrow starts without me,

And I’m not there to see;

If the sun should rise and find your eyes,

All filled with tears for me. 

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,

The way you do each day,

While thinking of the many things,

We did not get to say. 

I know how much you love me,

as much as I love you;

And each time that you think of me,

please know I miss you, too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,

please try to understand,

that an Angel came and called my name,

and took me by the hand.

The Angel said a place was ready,

in Heaven up above;

And that I'd have to leave behind,

all those I truly love.

I had so much to live for,

so much yet to do.

It seemed almost impossible,

that I was leaving you,

When tomorrow starts without me,

don't think we're far apart;

For every time you think of me,

I'm right here in your heart.

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