Chuck was born on October 11,1945 in San Jose, CA to Dominic and Tosca Louise (Tomey) Catania. He attended San Jose State University and entered the US ARMY in 1966 Graduating from Officer Candidate School class of 1967 Chuck worked in the computer industry 50+ years in Silicon Valley. On May 17, 2002, he married Beverly Miller.
Chuck had a life long passion for trains; he was a talented model railroader. Chuck’s infectious enthusiasm for life and sharing stories will be missed by many people. He also loved to bird watch, his journal of 10 years following the nesting of two Red Tail Hawks he named Rocky and Rosie and many names for their fledglings, the pictures and journal were much admired not only by friends and family, but also by all who loved to listen of their adventurers. He was also an avid music lover. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
His father, Dominic, and his mother, Louise, preceded Chuck in death. His wife Beverly survives him, his two-step children, Walter Hirt and Lori McKinley, his sister Tosca, grandchildren and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Cancer Society, or National Model Railroad Association (NMRA).
