þÿST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.Obituary For CATALANO, RAYMOND P. Submitted By: Louis LavedanSource: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.Friday, July 6, 2012===================================================================Copyright.  All rights reserved.http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htmhttp://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml=======================================================================NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will beincluded with the record. =========================================================== CATALANO, RAYMOND P. June 29, 1932 - July 6, 2012==========A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stcharles/photos/obits/2012 and click on the name of interest.==========Raymond P. Catalano, age 80, peacefully passed away at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve with his family at his side. A proud United States Air Force veteran of Korean Conflict, recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Occupational Medal, Germany and was a retired Cargo Loader for Eastern Airlines after 32 years of service.Son of the late Victoria Perrone and Anthony Catalano, brother of Joyce C. Johannsen and the late Conchetta C. Ackerman, Josephine C. Kreeger, Frank and Anthony J. Catalano, Sr. and survived by his niece Janet (Joseph) Gaillard his many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 10 2012 from 9:00 am until 10:45 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, La. Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 am at the church. Military Honors will follow at the church mausoleum.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to American Cancer Society , 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121.Arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco.=================== The St. Charles Herald Guide, St. Charles Parish, La.