Cumberland,

Manuel Catarina Jr., 93, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Loretta (Travers) Catarina. They have been married for the past 69 years.

Born in Madeira, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Rodrigues) Catarina Sr. Manny came to this country in 1949, settling in Central Falls.

He was a member of the Madeira Club, Central Falls.
He enjoyed grilling, especially known by his family and friends for his Carne Espeto and salt seasoning.

Manny was employed by the Cumberland School Department for 8 years until his retirement in 1995. He was also the owner and partner of M&C Grille, Pawtucket for 17 years. Previously he was employed by as a weaver for the former Cadillac Textile Mills for many years.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Harmony Hospice for the care and compassion provided to Manny during his illness.

Alongside his wife, he is survived by his children: Jean M. Mockler and her husband Edward of Wrentham, and Denise A. Viens and her husband Joseph of North Scituate. His three grandchildren: Nathan E. Mockler and his wife Keri, Justin T. Mockler and his wife Tiffany, and Meghan A. Fournier and her husband Matt, four great-grandchildren: Max Mockler, Chloe Mockler, Easton Fournier, and Braxton Fournier. His brother: Louis Catarina and his wife Rose of Providence, along with many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late: Lucinda Cardoza, Adelino Catarina and Carlos Catarina.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Manny's Life Celebration to begin with Visiting Hours on Friday October 27, 2023 from 8 AM to 9:30 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima Drive Cumberland. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Harmony Hospice, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886.

Online memorial: jjduffyfuneralhome.com