Memorial
John August Satariano, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at The Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha with his loving family by his side.
Funeral mass officiated by Rev. John R. Flaherty will be held on Thursday, March 23rd at 10am at All Saints Catholic Church. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 22nd from 4-7pm with a rosary and vigil service beginning at 6pm at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be following the funeral mass at St. John’s Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
John was born on December 11, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to John and Catherine Satariano. Following graduation from high school, John proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He fell in love with Rose Pusateri and on August 21, 1952 they were united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids. John worked for the Cedar Rapids Police Department in the records room from 1963-1987. After his retirement, John spent time at Mercy Medical Center as a volunteer, logging over 10,000 hours. He enjoyed going for walks, listening to music from the 40’s, and was a big supporter of the local class A baseball team here in Cedar Rapids.
John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rose; their three sons: Thomas (Kim) of Lee Summit, MO, Frank (Dorothy) and Tony (Jo) both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren: Nicholas (Stephanie), Abbie (Josh) Barta, Christopher (fiancé Bryson), and Michael (Amanda) Boots; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice or All Saints Catholic Church.
A special thank you to the staff members at Irving Point, Living Center West and the Hospice House for their loving care.