Santo (Sam) Cataldo July 16,1937- February 3, 2018

Sam passed suddenly on the morning of Feb 3, 2018 in Farmington NH. He was a young 80-year-old active man touching the lives of many with numerous involvements in the public eye for countless years.

He was born in 1937 in Lawrence Ma, graduated from Central Catholic in Lawrence in 1956.He enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 29, 1956.

His work history included, Research and development for Avco Corp, Technical writer for Raytheon Corp., Private contractor for the Seabrook Nuclear power plant, Owner of Christy's Beachway Pizza, Cemetery superintendent at St Mary's in Lawrence Ma,, Computer Instructor , Cessna pilot, multi engine land 8000 hrs.
Decontamination project manager, nuclear trainer/consultant, nuclear site superintendent.

His pride in work was always with Politics; his greatest joy was public service. He was a proud NH State Rep for 8 years. His major accomplishment was to secure 4 years as NH state Senator, He retired in 2016 to be able to spend time with family, in closing of retirement he writes:

" I have had the utmost pleasure of serving my constituents in district 6 as a state senator I am thankful for all of the support I have received throughout my time in the legislature. In all of my professional careers and roles I have served in, being a state senator has been the most rewarding work I have been able to do in my life."

He was on countless committees and a supporter of many programs:

Member of the Knights of Columbus, Member of the Sons of Italy, Supporter of Veterans Kids, Lifetime member of the NRA, advisor to the NH HHS radiological assessment team, Member of the Strafford County Delegation, Member of the Nursing home sub committee, NH GOP delegate, Treasurer Strafford County Republican committee, Budget committee Farmington NH, 2009 Norris Cotton award in recognition of service to republican party, Chairman to Radio Frequency Identification Commission, uses of biodiesel for home heating and renewable energy, commission member NH Estuaries project ( Great bay and Little bay), Study committee member for low income assistance program, hazardous materials program for NH, Statutory committee for NH automated information systems board, Nuclear waste policy advisory, gas utility reconstruction oversight, telecommunications oversight committee, and he original author and sponsor establishing a geothermal project for the state of NH.

Sam loved to camp, fish and boat. He loved flying a collection of model airplanes at his home in Farmington. In his younger years he loved to play football, run and play golf.

He is survived by his greatest supporter, and best friend and wife of 44 years Cheryl, His children David Cataldo of Salisbury Ma,, Jane Thomas and husband John of Nottingham, NH, Nancy MacDonald of Plaistow, NH, Paul Cataldo and wife Kim of Brentwood NH, Susan Cote-Giorgi and husband Michael of Kingston NH, Heather Jasicki and husband Jason of New Durham NH, 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Many loved nieces and nephews.

Please join us to respectfully give back to a man that gave so much to the community over the years.

Calling hours are Friday from 4-7pm at Peaslee Funeral Home 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 10am at St. Mary's Church 71 Lowell Street, Rochester, NH with Fr. Thomas Duston, pastor, as celebrant.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests you make donation to:

Hope on Haven Hill
PO Box 1272
Rochester, NH 03867
www.hopeonhavenhill.org

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
www.fallenpatriots.org
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