Angelo “Chuck” Catalfamo was born on October 6, 1945, in Glens Falls, the third child and only son to Annette and Anthony Catalfamo. He began his education at Dix Avenue Elementary School and continued at Hudson Falls, graduating in 1965.
During high school he excelled in sports and was a key player on championship football and baseball teams, receiving several individual awards for his accomplishments. For many years he held school and local football records for rushing, tackles, and touchdowns, and was recruited by national powerhouses such as Oklahoma and Nebraska. He also played in the Greenjackets semi-pro football league.
In baseball he was a tremendous pitcher and power hitter. He played semi-pro baseball for many teams while still in high school. At the end of his senior year he signed a Major League Baseball contract with the New York Mets organization and went on to play for two seasons with their minor league affiliate; he has the unique distinction of being Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan’s first roommate.
After a career-ending injury, Mr. Catalfamo returned to Hudson Falls in 1967. He married Anne Moumblo and in 1971 he and Anne started Catalfamo Construction Company, which they have operated for 32 years. In a return to his baseball roots, he and Anne started a second company in 1993, A.J. Exhibit Corporation Inc. that manufactures and sells decorative wall borders featuring famous baseball players such as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Mr. Catalfamo’s defining feature has always been his generosity and “can-do” attitude. He has always made himself available to others. For 18 years he was a coach and president of the girls softball league, leading various teams to local tournaments and teaching interested girls the fundamentals of fast pitch. He worked many hours preparing softball fields on game days, and often purchased uniforms and supplies with his own money. As a contractor, he has taught important skills to young people, many of whom have since gone on to start their own successful businesses. He continues to be a presence in the local community and is eager to share his wealth of knowledge, skills and resources with anyone in need.
Mr. and Mrs. Catalfamo have two adult daughters, Lisa Catalfamo and Lori Kiernan, and three grandchildren, all of who live in Hudson Falls.