Obituary of George James "Jimmy" Catalano

George James "Jimmy" Catalano, 66, of Elizabethtown, PA, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, April 6, 2013 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Goodyear Sloan. He was the husband of Bonnie J. Brubaker Catalano for 10 years on September 8, 2012. Jimmy was a graduate of John Harris High School in Harrisburg. He was a stand holder and dealer at Saturday's Market near Middletown and other flea markets. He attended Bossler and Good's Mennonite Churches, and previously attended Grace Chapel, where he and his wife were married, all outside of Elizabethtown. In addition to collecting lighthouses and taking photographs, he enjoyed making furniture and other early American crafts. In his younger years, he visited the children at the former Crippled Children's Hospital in Elizabethtown as a clown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two step children, Walter K. Gerlach, at home, and Kelly J., wife of Brian T. Brewbaker, of Middletown, PA; a granddaughter, Aliyah Marie Brewbaker; and a brother, Bart J. Catalano of Staunton, VA. A memorial service will be held on Friday afternoon, April 12, 1013 at 2:00 PM at Bossler Mennonite Church, 2021 Bossler Road, Elizabethtown, PA with Pastors Fred Garber, Nelson Bechtold, and Melvin Weaver officiating. There will be no viewing. The family will receive guests at a luncheon in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service.