Age 62, was born in Milwaukee Oct. 30, 1955. She left this world in peace with her loving family at her side, Nov. 8, 2017. Nancy was the sixth and youngest daughter of the late John F. (Jack) and Lillian Catalane. She is survived by her sisters Anne Catalane, Mary Grace Catalane and Catherine (Chris Bury) Catalane Bury. She was preceded in death by her sisters Carole Catalane Farrell, Patricia Catalane Dane and her dear brother-in-law Mark P. Patton. Nancy is also survived by loving nieces and nephews Jack and Charlie Bury, Patrizio Maffei, Kristen Gwidt, Kevin, and Peter Dane, John and Shannon Farrell, great nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law. 

Frank Sinatra’s, “I did it my way,” provided a sound track to a life that Nancy filled with passion and zest. She was a strong, determined and independent woman who loved her family, appreciated her friends and entertained everyone who came to know her. Nancy was generous and gregarious. Her infectious laughter could shake a house. It filled the room, spilled into the hallway and echoed off the walls. 

Nancy inherited her late father’s talent for business, sales and marketing. She joined the Miller Brewing Company as one of its first women sales representatives and earned promotions after postings in Bloomington, Ind., Austin, Texas and Milwaukee. After eleven years at Miller, Nancy launched her own successful marketing company, The Catalane Group, which created and sold promotional items nationwide and worldwide from its headquarters in the Milwaukee area. 

Nancy’s family extends its deepest gratitude to Dr. Scott Maul and his entire staff at the Aurora Cancer Care Clinic and the angelic nurses of the Aurora Hospice. 

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Old St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 844 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House, 8948 W. Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226 are appreciated.