Georgia G. Catarozoli

Georgia G. Catarozoli, a lifelong Waukesha resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born on March 23, 1926 to Samuel and Jeanette (nee Ryan) Rappis. Georgia graduated valedictorian of her high school class. She loved to shop, read, doing word search puzzles and believe it or not, laundry! She took great pride in her husband, children and in keeping her home neat and clean. Georgia was a wonderful wife and mother and will be missed immensely.

Left to cherish her in memory are her loving husband of 72 years, Stanley Catarozoli, their seven children, Christine (Gil) Collins, Tony “Butch” (Sara) Catarozoli, Stanley “Chub” (Loretta) Catarozoli, Sam (Debbie) Catarozoli, Valerie Jo Holley-Ballogh, Gina (Billy) Aspley and Lisa (Bruce) Hense. Proud Nana of Lori Jo, Thor, Jodi, Tracey (John), Toni Lynne (Kevin), Tamari (Al), Taryn (Joel), Lance (Maureen), Wendy (Scott), Nicholas, Taylor (Corrine), Connor, Tori, Andy (Amy), Sami Jo (Matt), Sarah, Jed, Melissa (Nate), Troy and Jerid; 28 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by her sister, Marlene (Jim) Dudkiewicz, brother, Tommy (Sally) Rappis, and sisters BeeDee Robinson and Merry (the late Les) Strohm along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Julie Rappis.

A special and heartfelt thank you is extended to Don and Jacy Grabher and to Touching Hearts at Home, your care and kindness has meant so much to our family.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 4:00 PM until the time of the 6:00 PM funeral Mass all at St. Mary Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave. Waukesha. Private interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery.