Robert A. Catalano

Seabrook – Robert A. Catalano, 69, of Seabrook, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home. He was born July 16, 1955 in Boston, MA, a son of the late Americo “Rico” and Alice “Vicki” (Flores) Catalano. Raised in Wilmington, MA, he graduated with the Class of 1973 from Wilmington High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife of 46 ½ years, Wanda J. (Dahl) Catalano. Bob’s most recent professional endeavor was as Expeditor for Arwood Machine in Newburyport, MA, where his experience, knowledge, and work ethic will be sorely missed. Bob - or BobCat, as he was affectionately known by his community - was best known for his work in the local music scene, as both musician and Sound Engineer for BobCat Recording Studio in Seabrook. A skilled bass guitar and keyboard player, he dazzled audiences with his musical prowess performing with bands such as Aardvark Sneakers, Squadron, Moving Pictures: A Tribute to Rush, Blue/Cat/Stew, Island, Voyager, and the Redneck Castaway Band (previously known as No Shoes Nation Band). While he officially retired from playing live music in November 2024, he never missed an opportunity to enjoy watching a concert or musical theater performance with his daughter, son, son-in-law, nephew, or granddaughter. He was also an avid NASCAR fan, who hadn’t missed a cup race at Loudon since 1997. He established the East Coast RC club, which entertained fans of local monster truck shows and fairs with demonstrations of radio-controlled vehicles for over 20 years. In addition to his wife Wanda, surviving family members include his children, Elise Marchese and her husband Gregory of York, ME and Brian Catalano and his wife Danielle of Rochester, NH; siblings, Robert Stewart and his wife Kris of Sanford, FL, Linda Catalano and her husband Greg Mihailidis of Hudson, NH, Americo Catalano Jr. and his wife Charlene of Kissimmee, FL, and MariaelenaTurgeon and her husband Dennis of Goffstown, NH; grandchildren, Sabrina and Lydia Marchese; sister-in-law Linda Catalano of Epsom, NH; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Stephen Catalano. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation by clicking here.

Robert A. Catalano

July 16, 1955 - February 9, 2025