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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EDWARD CATONE, JR.

     Introduced By: Senators Famiglietti, Lawson, Tikoian, LaMountain, Felag, de la Cruz,
Euer, Patalano, Quezada, and Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: January 08, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Mr.

Edward Catone, Jr., of North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Josephine Catone for

65 years; and

     WHEREAS, Edward Catone, Jr., was born in West Warwick, the son of the late Edward

and Josephine Catone. Edward served our nation with distinction and honor as a member of the

United States Air Force; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Catone served the City of Pawtucket with integrity and tireless service

as the Superintendent of Sewers & Sanitation for more than 25 years. He also served for more

than twenty years as the President of the Italian Independent Club in Pawtucket and also served as

a member of the Pawtucket Board of Canvassers; and

     WHEREAS, Edward Catone, Jr., leaves behind his sons, Edward R. Catone, a

distinguished member of the Rhode Island State Senate staff, and his wife, Lisa, and Marc

Catone, and his wife, Carol. He also leaves behind his two grandchildren, Marc Catone and Carla

Catone; and

     WHEREAS, Edward Catone, Jr., was a devoted family man and great friend to many

who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest

condolences on the passing of Edward Catone, Jr.; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed

to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Edward R. Catone and Marc Catone.

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