Hugh J. Catalano age 67 of Stratford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday February 26, 2009. He was born in Washington DC on December 14, 1941 son of the late Dr. Pasquale M. Catalano and Marie Mallon Catalano. Pre-deceased by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou and brother Attorney Michael A. Catalano survivors include 3 sons, Matthew, Mark and Michael all of Stratford. His beloved Aunts Rina and Rosie of Derby, and brother Major Thomas S. Catalano U.S. Army ret. and his wife Doris of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews. A lifelong Stratford resident, Hugh graduated Fairfield Prep class of 1960, Quinnipiac University class of 1972, and University of Bridgeport Law School. A U.S. Army veteran he graduated the U.S. army language school in Monterey CA. and served as a Russian linguist in Germany from 1965 to 1968. Upon returning home in 1968 Hugh dedicated his life to community service through volunteer work with Junior Achievement, Bronco baseball, Sterling House athletics, Bunnell Band, and his love, Sister Cities International. He was also involved politically for many years with the Republican Party serving on the town committee as the Third District leader, Third District councilman, Board of Zoning Appeals and many other boards and committees. Served many years as the Treasurer for the committee to elect Doc Gunther. Hugh touched a great many people in his life here and abroad and will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers people can make donations to Connecticut Hospice. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday March 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church Main Street Stratford. Interment with Full Military Honors will be in Mount St. Peter's Cemetery Derby. Friends may greet his family on Thursday from 4- 8 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.