John R. Catalano
May 26, 1939 ~ February 10, 2026
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
John Catalano, 86, passed away on February 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy; children, Gina Catalano, and John (Anna) Catalano; grandchildren, Santino Pusedu, Russell Agnes, and Primo Catalano.
Preceded in death by his parents; and nine brothers and sisters.
John was born to Elizabeth and Francesco Catalano on May 26, 1939, in Pueblo, Colorado. He worked for Colorado Senator Peter H. Dominick and then worked and retired from the Pueblo Army Depot. After retiring, John became a teacher with District 60 until he retired for a second time.
John enjoyed traveling with Nancy to Las Vegas and Laughlin. He belonged to S.O.A.R. (Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees), BPO Elks Lodge #90, and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
Viewing, 5 to 7 p.m. February 18, 2026, and funeral service, 1 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, both in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.
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Services
Viewing: February 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
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Funeral Service: February 19, 2026 1:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://stg-montgom-dev.kinsta.cloud
We are really at a loss for words that can truly express our feelings. John and Nancy meant so much to us and our daughter (as Katies God parents). The last few years have been challenging for John and my wife Charlene dealing with similar health issues. This should not have kept us from being closer during this time, but it did. I will miss John and his humor and friendship. God speed my friend.
Dear Nancy,
We’re so sad to hear of John’s passing. John was so special. Ron remembers how kind you both were when your son Johnny brought him home from high school to spend time. He was stricken by how close you and John were -a model of the marriage that he’d hoped for one day. Then when we married and he brought me to meet you, I saw it too, very clearly. You and John have been a great blessing to us! Thank you for your love and kindness, and for all the fun conversations and wisdom you have shared. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing what an impact John has had on so many, and in knowing how obviously crazy he was about you.
We love you both and if you need anything just ask. God bless you and your family,
Ron and Kay Singleton
John was a true gentleman who loved his wife Nancy, and his children and grandchildren more than anything. Every time you met him, he had a smile on his face and a kind word. He was extraordinarily smart and had friendships with many including Joe Torres, his loyal democratic buddy. For years, Joe and John were the only Democrats who would drive all over Pueblo and install hundreds of 4 x 8 Signs to support the Democratic party. He was a man born out of hardship who turned it into loyalty generosity and community service. We shall truly miss our lunches with John and hearing all of his incredible experiences in Washington DC and in Pueblo. Joe & Jim Koncilja
God bless you, dear Nancy and Gina and Johnny and Santino and Russell and Primo. Just want you to know that I was so blessed to have John in my life so blessed in honor to be his family. Dr more importantly so blessed in order to be his friend. I felt like we were family. He was so amazing so wonderful and loving, kind smart and really healthy most all of his life God just was ready to bring him home! The Bible says he has a new body in Christ resting in Jesus‘s arms and I’m gonna believe that with all my heart. God bless you guys and we love you guys so very much Dr. Bryan and Sue and Zoey Hynes.
Very sad to read of his passing. We hired him at Corwin when he started teaching. He worked well with the kids. He was a all around good person.
Rest in Gods Peace
Dear Nancy. I am so sad to hear about John. He was such a wonderful friend to Tom and me. Much prayers, hugs, love.
We were so sorry to learn of John’s passing. We offer deepest condolences to familia & friends.
May John rest in peace. 🕊
Nancy and family,
I was so saddened to hear of John’s passing. John was well liked and respected in the pueblo community.
Once again, my deepest condolences to the entire family.
John Loia