death of NWA Capt. Vincent Joseph Catalano, age 83
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~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. Vincent Joseph Catalano
August 14, 1942 – June 12, 2026
RNPA member retired NWA pilot Captain Vincent Joseph Catalano joined Northwest Airlines 06-03-1968. Vincent is survived by his wife Valerie, and by his children and his stepdaughter and their families. Having most recently resided in Florida, whitepages lists the family’s address as
3142 W Vina del Mar Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706.
Services for Vincent were held this past week in Florida….please see obituary below.
PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/06/nwa-capt-vincent-j-catalano.html
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/largo-fl/vincent-catalano-12924347
IN THE CARE OF
Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park
Vincent Joseph Catalano, 83, of St. Pete Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026.
Born on August 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Vincent was the son of Jasper and Frances Scully Catalano. He graduated from Delavan High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Wisconsin. During his life, Vincent built a remarkable career as a pilot, serving as a Captain for Northwest Airlines and as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard in Madison. He was also a lifelong entrepreneur and proudly owned several restaurants and other businesses over the years.
On February 27, 2010, Vincent married Valerie Duncan Catalano. Together they shared many wonderful years filled with love, adventure, and devotion to family.
Vincent had a passion for his family, world travel, flying, and boating. He often said that he never "worked" a day in his life because he truly loved what he did. He will be remembered not only for his tireless work ethic and determination, but also for his kindness, generosity, and the quiet strength that touched so many lives.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Duncan Catalano; his children, Kellie (Charles) Kidd, Karie (Greg) Padgett, Kristin Catalano, Vincent (Chanel) Catalano II, Anthony (Sarah) Catalano, and stepdaughter Allison (Marshall) Garrett. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren: Kylie (Nicholas) Namacher, Karlie Drew, Kaymin Baldwin, Khloe Baldwin, Virgle Garrett, Vincent Catalano III, Santino Catalano, and Carmine Catalano. Vincent was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kalie Drew.
His legacy lives on through his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered for his love of family, adventurous spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and unwavering dedication to those he cared about.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on June 22, 2026, from 1pm-2pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Florida. A funeral service will follow at 2pm.
A committal service will then be held at 3pm at Serenity Memorial Park and Cremation Gardens. Following the services, a reception will be held at Serenity Funeral Home from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations are made in Vincent's memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout