Joseph L. Catri

Joseph Leonard Catri, 94, of Huron, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Joseph was born on January 13, 1929 in Sandusky. He was the son of the late Anthony and Jeanette (Brengartner) Catri.

He was a 1948 graduate of Huron High School and a supervisor at Eastern States / Agway until their closure. He then moved on to retire from New Departure, Sandusky.

Joe was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church and a lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His favorite activities were enjoying sunny days outdoors and his daily bike rides around Huron.

He is survived by his sons, Randol (Dee) Catri of Huron, Michael (Lois) Catri of Huron, and Joseph (Sherry) Catri of Huron; daughters, Karin (Jerry) Filips of Solon, Elizabeth Spurling of Huron, and Jana (Tim) Lehky of Daphne, AL; 13 grandchildren, Scott Filips, Wendy Catri, Gina (Paul) Linehan, Mike Catri, Angela Catri, Jenny Catri, Derrick Harrington, Anthony Harrington, Emily Harrington, Carl Spurling, Nicholas Lehky, Marcus Lehky, and Abbigail Lehky; 11 great grandchildren, Tyler, Nathan, Grace, Jane, Mary, Sam, Julia, Amelia, Garrett, Bryson, and Estelle; as well as two great great grandchildren, Josephine and Theodore Catri.

He was preceded in death by his wife and high school sweetheart of 72 years, Patricia Catri; brother, Ronald Catri; and his parents.

Family may call from 8:30 – 10 AM on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron 44839. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron 44839, with the Rev. Doug Garand officiating. Burial will follow mass at Scott Cemetery, Huron Avery Rd., Huron.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com. 

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