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  STATE  OF        RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  SENATE RESOLUTION
  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
1WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Mr.
2 Edward Catone, Jr., of North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Josephine Catone for
3 65 years; and
4WHEREAS, Edward Catone, Jr., was born in West Warwick, the son of the late Edward
5 and Josephine Catone. Edward served our nation with distinction and honor as a member of the
6 United States Air Force; and
7WHEREAS, Mr. Catone served the City of Pawtucket with integrity and tireless service
8 as the Superintendent of Sewers & Sanitation for more than 25 years. He also served for more
9 than twenty years as the President of the Italian Independent Club in Pawtucket and also served as
10 a member of the Pawtucket Board of Canvassers; and
11WHEREAS, Edward Catone, Jr., leaves behind his sons, Edward R. Catone, a
12 distinguished member of the Rhode Island State Senate staff, and his wife, Lisa, and Marc
13 Catone, and his wife, Carol. He also leaves behind his two grandchildren, Marc Catone and Carla
14 Catone; and
15WHEREAS, Edward Catone, Jr., was a devoted family man and great friend to many
16 who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him; now, therefore be it
17RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest
18 condolences on the passing of Edward Catone, Jr.; and be it further
19RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed
1 to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Edward R. Catone and Marc Catone.
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