Bob passed away Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2019, at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett. He was 82 years of age.  A lifelong resident of Chelsea, he was the son of the late Joseph H. and Beatrice (Matys) Cataldo.  Bob attended Chelsea public schools but went to high school at the Everett Vocational High School, graduating in 1954.  He worked in the printing industry for 4 years before enlisting into the US Army.  He entered the Army on March 17, 1958.  Serving during the Vietnam Era, he was assigned overseas duty in Korea.  Having faithfully served his enlistment, he was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4th Class, E-4, on March 2, 1961.  Upon returning home from the service, Bob took up the trade of carpentry in which he worked in the industry for almost 40 years.  He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #218.  Over the last few years of his career, Bob worked in the capacity of a business agent for the Union.  He retired in 1999.  Bob enjoyed his retirement by fishing, boating and watching the Patriots and Red Sox.  He was a late member of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club in Winthrop.  Most of all, Bob enjoyed his time with his grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Bob is the beloved husband of Carol A. (Sartorelli) Cataldo of Chelsea, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. He is the devoted father of Jane M. Cataldo of Chelsea, Ellen M. Sullivan and her husband Edward of Saugus, Robert V. Cataldo and his wife Sheila of Medford, Gregory M. Cataldo and his wife Michelle "Missy" of NH.  Dear brother of Ralph H. Cataldo of FL and the late Joseph Cataldo, Dorothy Dushinski.  Also lovingly survived by 6 grandchildren, Nicholas and MaryElyse Sullivan, Christina and Joseph Cataldo, Nathan Day, Alexander Cataldo.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral arrangements for Bob were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home in Chelsea.

Donations in Bob's memory may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, Chelsea Soldier's Home, 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150.