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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.
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