Obituary of Catherine "Katie" Smaldo

Catherine "Katie" Smaldon Catherine "Katie" Smaldon, 89, of Rome, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Rome Nursing Home. She was born in Rome, N.Y. on January 27, 1918, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Lamarca Lamandia. On March 22, 1941 she married Frank "Shakey" M. Smaldon in St. Anthony's Church, Utica. He passed away August 26, 1989. Mrs. Smaldon was co-owner and operator with her husband of the former Frank's Clam Bar and The Dog House at Sylvan Beach. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Sarah Ford, Rome, Josephine Tuff, Syracuse; a special sister-in-law, Mary Rose Pouliot, Rome; several nieces and nephews, including a loving nephew and niece, Ron and Pat Lamandia, Rome; and many great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Angeline Gardner, and five brothers, Dominick, Joseph, Frank, Nazie, and Anthony Lamandia. The family would like to express a special thank you to Rome Nursing Home for their care and compassion. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church where relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 218 W. Court St. on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice.