Vincent Eugene Katchen

Vince Katchen passed peacefully under the compassionate care of Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Florida on Tuesday, November 5th. He was born on March 1, 1950, grew up in Budd Lake, New Jersey and moved to Florida 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife Linda Katchen of 29 years, daughter Shannon McCarrick, son-in-law Jeff McCarrick, grandchildren Declan and Piper, brother Bob Katchen and sister-in-law Maryanne Katchen, brother Stephen Katchen, sister Patti Bracey, sister Beverly Katchen-Higgins and brother-in-law Tom Higgins. He was most at home in nature and the outdoors, whether it be camping, fishing, sitting around a fire pit, or feeling the sun on his face. Vince graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Outdoor Recreation and served in the United States Air force 1969 through 1975. After graduation, he worked on a Navajo Indian Reservation serving underserved American Indians and was also a native American Youth Recreation Director. When coming back to New Jersey, he worked at Picatinny Arsenal as a Recreational Director and eventually worked at Saint Clare's Hospital in Denville New Jersey as a mental health counselor. Vince will be greatly missed by so many. His faith, family and friends were most important to him. His friendships had deep roots that remained with him even to his last days. He loved deeply and we will carry that love in our hearts forever.

A memorial mass will be held at All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church on November 17, 2024 at 12P.M.

If you would like to make a donation in Vince's memory please send donations to -

All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church, 10291 Bayshore Road

North Fort Myers, FL, 33917