Sam Cataldo

Sam Cataldo (July 16, 1937 – February 3, 2018) was a Republican member of the New Hampshire Senate, representing the 6th district from 2012 to 2016. His district comprised the towns of Alton, Barnstead, Farmington, Gilmanton, New Durham, and the city of Rochester. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives for four terms.

Sam Cataldo
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 6th district
In office
December 2012 – December 2016
Preceded byFenton Groen
Succeeded byJames Gray
Personal details
Born(1937-07-16)July 16, 1937
Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 2018(2018-02-03) (aged 80)
Farmington, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCheryl
Alma materLowell Technological Institute
Northeastern University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force

Political career

Cataldo served 4 terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, before his election to the state senate in 2012.

Cataldo endorsed Jim Gilmore for the 2016 Presidential election. Gilmore also named Cataldo as his campaign's New Hampshire State Chairman.[1]

In 2016, Cataldo ran for the 2nd district of the Executive Council of New Hampshire, but lost to Andru Volinsky.[2]

Personal life

Cataldo was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956. In June 1956, he joined the United States Air Force. He had a commercial pilot's license and worked for Avco Corporation.[3] Cataldo and his wife Cheryl had five grown children.

Cataldo died in an automobile crash in Farmington, New Hampshire on February 3, 2018.[4] Sun glare was believed to have played a role in the crash.[5]

References
  1. Rayno, Garry. "Garry Rayno's State House Dome: Bracing for candidates swarming State House". UnionLeader.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28. archived
  2. Currie, Judi (November 9, 2016). "Volinsky wins Executive Council seat". Seacoast Media Group. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  3. Rep. Sam Cataldo for Senate District 6. Cornerstone Action.
  4. Hayward, Mark; Feely, Paul (February 4, 2018). "Former state Sen. Sam Cataldo of Farmington killed in car crash". UnionLeader.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018. archived
  5. Stucker, Kyle (Feb 13, 2018). "Investigation continues into crash that killed former Sen. Cataldo". Seacoast Media Group. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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