Obituary for
Dennis Catozella
Dennis Catozella of Mt. Vernon passed away after a long illness on October 26, 2017. Dennis was born August 19, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to Romeo & Frances Catozella. He married Ann Joyce Ciallela on August 27, 1971 and after 25 years of marriage, they renewed their vows on October 31, 1996 (Halloween). Dennis worked as a self-employed home improvement contractor.
Dennis was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He is survived by his wife Ann Joyce, four daughters Daneen Catozella Mancuso (Paul), Dennise Catozella (Nick), Patricia Strel and Joie Belligiere and brother Romeo Catozella. Also survived by his grandchildren Justin Paul, Matthew Francis, Thomas Dennis, Benjamin, Danielle, Kevin, Gabriella and Matthew. Predeceased by a son who died at two days old, his daughter Frances Catozella and sister Patricia Woods.
Family and friends will gather at the Yannantuono Funeral Home on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 4 - 8pm. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, October 30, 2017 11am at St. Peter & Paul Church. Interment to follow at Beechwoods Cemetery New Rochelle, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donation in Dennis’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org).