Johnson Cath Smith Crisalli family genealogy - Person Sheet
Johnson Cath Smith Crisalli family genealogy - Person Sheet
NameHoward Douglas CATH
Birth29 Jun 1923, Schenectady, Sch’dy Co., NY
Death6 Nov 2011, Glenville, Sch’dy Co., NY
Census1930, Schenectady, Sch’dy Co., NY5
FatherHoward R. CATH (1900-1968)
MotherHelen RELYEA (~1905-)
Misc. Notes
In 1945 city directory, I see:
CATH HELEN MRS. h 238 Park Pl
HOWARD D. r 238 Park Pl
In 1947, I see:
CATH DONALD r 238 Park Place
HELEN MRS. r 238 Park Place
HOWARD D. (FLORENCE) emp M&S Auto Supply h 238 Park Place.
This likely means that Howard was married between 1945 and 1947, and that Howard R. was not living with the family at the time, as he is not listed in the directories; I think he was last listed in 1940, as a machinist at Alco, wife Helen(??), h 135 Park Place. Significant that Helen changes from homeowner to roomer.
In 1949, only Donald is listed at that address.
CATH HELEN MRS. h 238 Park Pl
HOWARD D. r 238 Park Pl
In 1947, I see:
CATH DONALD r 238 Park Place
HELEN MRS. r 238 Park Place
HOWARD D. (FLORENCE) emp M&S Auto Supply h 238 Park Place.
This likely means that Howard was married between 1945 and 1947, and that Howard R. was not living with the family at the time, as he is not listed in the directories; I think he was last listed in 1940, as a machinist at Alco, wife Helen(??), h 135 Park Place. Significant that Helen changes from homeowner to roomer.
In 1949, only Donald is listed at that address.
Obituary
Obituary from The (Schenectady) Daily Gazette, November 8, 2011:
Howard “Doug” Cath, 88, of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2011.
Born in Schenectady on June 29, 1923, he was the son of the late Howard and Helen (Relyea) Cath. He was raised and educated in Schenectady and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School During WWII, Doug proudly served as a pilot with the United States Army Air Corps. Doug drove a cement truck for Ready Mix in Albany for over 25 years until his retirement. Following his retirement Doug worked for Agway in Schenectady and later Bonded Roofing in Scotia for several years until his second retirement.
Doug enjoyed flying and owned three of his own planes. He also enjoyed making and flying model airplanes and, as a volunteer, taught many young men how to build them. He enjoyed woodworking and skillfully created clocks, frames and many other gifts. He also enjoyed snowmobiling. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Married on September 4, 1948, Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Irma (Galusha) Cath. He is also survived by three daughters, Karen Conger of Glenville, Sandra Cath of Ballston Lake and Donna (Robert) Clute of Ballston Lake; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Cath of Scotia; eight grandchildren, Dana (Jason) Nemec, Robert Conger, Melissa (Rossy Snyder) Conger, Stephen (Heather) Conger, Amy Conger, Nathan Quinlan, Lawrence Yaw and Lindsey Clute; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Doug was predeceased by his brother, Donald Cath.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at The White Funeral Home, 264 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia followed by interment in Maple Shade Cemetery, Scotia. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.
To express condolences visit www.sbfuneralhome.com
Howard “Doug” Cath, 88, of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2011.
Born in Schenectady on June 29, 1923, he was the son of the late Howard and Helen (Relyea) Cath. He was raised and educated in Schenectady and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School During WWII, Doug proudly served as a pilot with the United States Army Air Corps. Doug drove a cement truck for Ready Mix in Albany for over 25 years until his retirement. Following his retirement Doug worked for Agway in Schenectady and later Bonded Roofing in Scotia for several years until his second retirement.
Doug enjoyed flying and owned three of his own planes. He also enjoyed making and flying model airplanes and, as a volunteer, taught many young men how to build them. He enjoyed woodworking and skillfully created clocks, frames and many other gifts. He also enjoyed snowmobiling. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Married on September 4, 1948, Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Irma (Galusha) Cath. He is also survived by three daughters, Karen Conger of Glenville, Sandra Cath of Ballston Lake and Donna (Robert) Clute of Ballston Lake; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Cath of Scotia; eight grandchildren, Dana (Jason) Nemec, Robert Conger, Melissa (Rossy Snyder) Conger, Stephen (Heather) Conger, Amy Conger, Nathan Quinlan, Lawrence Yaw and Lindsey Clute; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Doug was predeceased by his brother, Donald Cath.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at The White Funeral Home, 264 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia followed by interment in Maple Shade Cemetery, Scotia. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.
To express condolences visit www.sbfuneralhome.com