Joseph S. Catalano
Visitation:
830AM to 930AM
Thursday October 3, 2024
John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Funeral Mass:
10AM
Thursday October 3, 2024
St. Catherine of Siena
411 E68th St
New York, NY 10021
Burial:
1PM
St. John of God Cemetery
Central Islip, NY
Joseph S. Catalano, 95, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Joe was born on October 16, 1928 to Frances DiStefano and Charles Catalano in Brooklyn, NY. He
became a renowned expert on Sartre and was a Professor Emeritus of Kean University and an
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the New School of Social Research. A member of the American Philosophical Association and the North American Sartre Society, he wrote many articles and
papers on existentialism. He was also the author of 8 books, including Reading Sartre and The Saint and the Atheist.
Born to Frances DiStefano and Charles Catalano in Brooklyn, NY, Joe leaves behind his beloved
wife, Marisa Pagin Catalano; his brother, Charles Catalano; his stepdaughter, Melissa Pagin Ferraz; his stepson, Antonio Ferraz and his wife, Andressa Ribeiro; his stepdaughter, Graciela Pagin; his
step grandchildren, Luke Groome and Olivia Groome; and his niece Patricia Catalano and her
husband, Dennis Moyes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unbound.org
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IN MEMORY Nestor Benjamin Zapata Passed Jan 15, 2026 Born June 28,1932 Resided Nyc, NY Nestor Benjamin Zapata went home to the Risen Jesus on Jan 15, 2026 at age 93. Nestor was born to Nestor Zapata Sandoval and Anita Vinck on June 28, 1932 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. As a Child, He excelled in school, theater and sports. With leading roles in plays at George Washington H.S. IN Washington Heights, NYC. He was also an avid baseball and basketball player. He loved playing golf with his friends. He also was an excellent ice skater that few PR's can do. Nestor met his 1st wife, Connie at a church dance. They married two years later and went on to have four children, Nestor, Michael, Laura and Christina. Also many Grandchildren as well Great-Grandchildren He later met his current wife, Grace and married Nov 5, 1999. They loved going to meetings to celebrate the gift of sobriety. As well as helping many people along the journey. They also enjoyed going to Lincoln Center, Radio City and Broadway. Seeing Hamilton twice! They acquired an incredible taste for NYC Cuisine. In addition to being a dedicated father, Nestor also loved the NY Yankees and NY Giants, also staying active in AA & holding various roles at the church. He also will be remembered for umpiring little league on Roosevelt Island. He held an unwavering faith in God, which He shared with those who surrounded him.
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Donna M. Hamilton, a beloved mother, was born on December 27, 1943 in Kansas City, MO and peacefully passed away in the early evening of October 31, 2025. Donna’s faith guided her outlook to motherhood and to life. Donna grew up throughout the state of Texas. After graduating high school, her family moved to Washington, D. C. She eventually met and later married Vernon Hamilton (1930-2014); they had three children. Donna enjoyed participating in her church's events, embroidery, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all being with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile and a kind, friendly personality that was noticed by everyone. Donna retired from New York Presbyterian Hospital after working as a Physician’s Assistant for over 35 years. She worked in the ambulatory surgery and plastic surgery departments, but her passion was in plastic surgery. Donna was phenomenal and highly respected in her field and often would be called upon to help the student physicians. Donna is survived by her three children: Scott, Melody, and Todd, an older brother, John Scott, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Hamilton, who lived nearby, was often at her apartment visiting, going to the store for her when it became too difficult, or trying to keep her spirit up. Donna was loving, kind, charming, and unforgettable. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and she will continue to inspire us all. Two quotes that our mother always told us (and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren): “treat others the way you wanted to be treated” and “do not compare yourself to others because for always there will be greater and lesser persons than you.”