Francis James Catania

Background

Catania, Francis James was born on March 26, 1920 in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James V. and Mary E. Catania.

Education

Pre-law degree, Temple University, 1941. Juris Doctor, Temple University, 1949.

Career

Coroner Delaware County Coroner' General’ s Office, Media, Pennsylvania, 1958-1962. Deputy attorney general Pennsylvania Department Revenue, Harrisburg, 1962-1963. Administrative judge Court Common Pleas, Media, 1971-1976, presiding judge, 1976-1991.

President Pennsylvania Trial Judges State of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1987-1988. Solicitor Sheriff of Delaware County, Media, 1951-1955, Chester Township Eddystone Folcroft and Brookhaven Boroughs, 1951-1963, controller Delaward County, Media, 1957-1961.

Achievements

• Francis James Catania has been listed as a reputable lawyer, judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Air Corps, 1943-1945. Member American Bar Association, Delaware County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Frandsen, July 29, 1950 (deceased 2008). Children: Francis Junior, Beth Anne Leighton, Nancy Gremminger, Mary Louise Esten, Chris Catania, Amy Kulper.

Father:

James V.

Mother:

Mary E. Catania

Spouse:

Elizabeth Frandsen

child:

Nancy Gremminger Catania

child:

Beth Anne Leighton Catania

child:

Mary Louise Esten Catania

child:

Francis Junior Catania

child:

Chris Catania

child:

Amy Kulper Catania