York J. Cattaruzza, 90, of East Haven, formerly of Hartford Turnpike, North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Lena Borsoi Cattaruzza. York was born in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1928 and was the son of the late Flaminio and Elena Bombassei Cattaruzza. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WW II. York worked for the US Postal Service for 38 years until his retirement and later was a school bus driver for the former Nutile Bus Company. He was a member of the North Haven Senior Center, was a North Haven Supernumerary for 19 years, was a volunteer North Haven Firefighter, a member of the Knights of Columbus/Father Donaher Council, was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed spending his winters in Plant City, Florida. Father of David (Janyce) Cattaruzza and Guy (Lisa) Cattaruzza. Grandfather of Brittany, Michael, Courtney, Christian, Zachary and Mackenzie Cattaruzza. Predeceased by his brothers Athos “Art” and Germano “Jerry” Cattaruzza.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Wednesday morning at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
My condolences go out to David and Guy for the loss of your father and to all of York’s family. York was my godfather and I remember all the wonderful times we had with him, his family and all the others camping at Sunset Park in New Hampshire. He is with his beloved Lena now. Rest in peace.
My condolences go out to David and Guy for your father. He was a good man. Growing up down the street, I remember he was always on the go between being a postman, a policeman and working at the liquor store. He always found time to spend with you guys. I did have the pleasure of seeing him and you mother in their final years at Cedar Woods when I visited my father. May he Rest In Peace.