October 11, 1933 — March 31, 2024
Richard Raymond Cataldo, a longtime resident of Medford, Stoneham, and formerly of Reading, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was 90 years old.
Richard is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Pat. He leaves behind a legacy as a devoted father to Jane Tierney and her husband Kenneth, Richard Cataldo and Janice Dodd, Joan DiNapoli, and her late husband Robert, John Cataldo and his wife Rebecca, as well as the late Robert Cataldo. He was also a cherished grandfather to 12 and a great-grandfather to four.
Richard served in the US Marine Corps before proudly serving 30 years as a police officer for the Metropolitan District Commission and retiring from the Massachusetts State Police.
Family and friends are invited to join in a gathering to share memories with his family on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at the Barile Family Funeral Home, located at 482 Main St. (RT28) Stoneham, from 2pm to 5pm. Parking attendants and an elevator will be available for your convenience.
A funeral service will take place on Monday, April 8th, 2024, starting with a procession from the Barile Funeral Home at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Richard’s eternal life at St. Patrick’s Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham, at 10am. He will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations in memory of Richard to Bob Cataldo Memorial Fund, c /o Dr. Skip Pope, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill St. Belmont, MA 02478.
