Maria Eva Catalano of Hanover

Maria Eva Catalano, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

She was 83.

Born in Montalto, Consenza, Italy on February 1, 1943 to the late Luigi and Giuseppina “Josephine” (nee Iorio) Greco. Maria was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Hanover and could be found alongside her husband Ottavio at their restaurant Monte Carlo in Hanover (currently where the Esso Station is on the south end of town coming from Neustadt) She loved her faith and loved her family even harder.

Survived by children Martino (Stacey) Catalano, Luigi (Kim) Catalano, Remo (Nicole) Catalano, Pina (Verne) Priebe and Lisa (Rick) Barrie. Loved Nonna of Emily (Justin), Lucas (Candace), Jessica (Dalton), Josh, Ben, Ottavio, Kylie, Chelsea (Mitchell), Brittany (Darcy), Em, Pina, Justin, Eric (Dara), Giovina, Bella, Lily, Kyle and her great grandchildren Marcy, Swayzie, Hal, Oliver, Skyler, Dakota, Hudson, Sofia and Milo. Remembered by her brother Dante Greco and nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ottavio and her brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Monday, July 6, 2026 from 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Church on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11am with visitation from 9 – 10:45am.  Father Kevin Upendran officiating. Interment in Holy Family Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Chapman House would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca