Robert J. Catalano

Robert John Catalano, 84, of Atlantic City, passed away on November 5, 2026, at home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Gramps), brother and friend. Born and raised in Atlantic City he was affectionately called Cat, Mr. Cat or Bob by friends and the many young lives touched through his volunteer work as a coach of baseball and hockey. Bob attended and graduated from Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary School and Holy Spirit High School and served in the United States Army. Bob was the founder and president of Robert J. Catalano and Associates, a successful land surveying and planning business that he operated for almost 50 years. Bob was active in his children’s lives, serving as past presidents of both Chelsea Little League and the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) at Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary School. Bob was an avid fisherman and Captain of the Fishing Machine and the Opera Ghost. Bob’s boats could be seen in the back bays and off the coast of Atlantic City. He enjoyed Broadway musicals, Philadelphia sports teams and spending time with friends. He loved his country, his family and friendships he shared during his lifetime.

Bob is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor M. (O’Brien) Catalano; his son, Dennis (Lynda) Catalano; his parents, Samuel and Elsie (Peterson) Catalano; and his sister, Susan Brown. Surviving are his children, Robert Catalano of Egg Harbor Township, William (Rosita) Catalano of Rumson, N.J., Christine (Matthew) Adams of Galloway and Cathleen Catalano of Absecon; his three sisters, Deborah Catalano and Mary Ann (Robert) Kalin of Vero Beach, FL and Sharon Crumb of Northampton, PA; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11AM on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 2651 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11AM. Interment will take place following the Mass at Laurel Memorial Park, Egg Harbor Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org . Online condolences may be placed at www.parselsfh.com