Carlo Cattarello
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Carlo Cattarello | |
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| Born | 1913 Cobalt, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 29, 2008 (aged 95) Timmins, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupations | Surveyor Teacher Columnist |
| Known for | Minor hockey coach |
Carlo Cattarello Sr., CM (1913 – June 29, 2008) was a corporal in the Canadian armed forces who served combat duty in the Second World War before playing and coaching minor league hockey. In 2001 he was honoured with membership in the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award in Canada, for his determination to bring sport to youths in remote communities.[1][2]
Cattarello was born in Cobalt, Ontario in 1913 and grew up in Canada, Italy, England and the United States.[2] He was married for 72 years to Mary Cattarello (née Barilko), cousin of hockey player Bill Barilko.[3] They had two children, Sandra and Carlo Jr.[2] In 1993, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Laurentian University in Sudbury after turning 80.[4]
Military career
Cattarello enlisted in the army in 1942 and saw combat in the Second World War with the 48th Highlanders as a corporal, serving for three years.[3][5] He played on a gold-winning hockey team in Europe, with his fellow soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa including Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Walter "Turk" Broda.[3]