Elizabeth Fagnani Catena
Elizabeth (Betty) Fagnani Catena.
Born on 19 August 1920 [SSA 2000; JTD 2000 reports 1922] in Windber. Enumerated in 1930 as 9 years old.
In 1973, Issued PA Social Security Number 175-50-8968. Employed by Windber Hospital. Employed by Windber Area School District. Secretary of TOPS.
Last resided at 2601 Cambria Avenue, Windber, PA 15963. Died on 3 April 2000, at age 79 [SSA 2000; JTD 2000 reports 77], at UPMC Lee Regional Hospital. Funeral mass by Rev. Reginald Krakovsky, TOR, at St. Anthony. Vigil for the deceased at William Kisiel Funeral Home. Committed to church cemetery. Instead of flowers, family suggested in-memoriam donations to Windber Fire Company.
Sources. Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, 2000, obit. Elizabeth Catena. Social Security Administration, 2000, number 205-16-1225. US Census, 1930, hh. Toni Fagnani.
Mauro Catena (Cardillo)
Mauro (Maury) Catena (Cardillo).
Born on 2 May 1891 in Rionero in Vulture.
Member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Windber-local businessman. Founded Catena's Service Station.
After Rachel died, returned to Italy for much younger second wife, Carmela.
Last residence at 501 23rd Street, Windber, with Theodore Catena. Died on 22 May 1973 in Windber Division of Memorial Hospital. Wake at Hugh W. Marron Funeral Home. Funeral Mass by Rev. Reginald Krakovsky, TOR, at SS. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church, Windber, since St. Anthony's was under construction. Interned at St. Anthony's Cemetery.
Carmela returned to Italy after Mauro died. In March-April 2001, Tena met her again in Rionero in Vulture.
Sources. De Pasquale, 2001. Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, 1973, obit. Mauro Catena.
