Ludovico Lui Catallo

Lou was born in Clovis California to his parents Dominico Catallo and Maria Schboni Catallo. He was the baby of the family and is preceded in death by his parents as well as brothers Guerino and Jimmie Catallo, and his sisters Lena Daddino and Gena Mazzeo.

Lou Graduated from Clovis High School in 1955 and served in the military briefly. He went to work for Lockheed Missiles and Space in 1958 which is where he met his soon to be wife Mary Frances. Mary had four children from a previous marriage and so he became an instant father which he loved. He retired from Lockheed in 1998 and moved home to Clovis where he became involved with his Class Reunion Committee. He served on the Board of Directors of the Sons of Italy – Clovis Chapter - as well as the Historical Landmarks and Records Commission and served as an advisor and member of the Board of Directors for the Clovis – Big Dry Creek Historical Society. Lou also was a contributor to Let’s Talk Clovis. He will be missed by all who know him as a kind and loving person.

He is survived by his wife Mary Frances and his children Ruben Catallo, Renee Marble, Ricky Johnson, Robbin Gardner, Randy Johnson and their families with numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren Nieces and Nephews.