Catherine Catalanotto

Senior Living Resident

Catherine “Kay” Catalanotto is a current resident of an Arrow Senior Living community in Ohio—and a lifelong Ohioan, originally from St. Louis. Known for her knack with numbers, Kay worked in various bookkeeping roles throughout her career, bringing precision and quiet dedication to every job she took on.

But perhaps her boldest move came in 1950, when she flew solo from Ohio to Sicily to meet her Italian pen pal—despite the language barrier. That leap of faith led to a 70-year marriage, a beautiful family, and a story that proves following your heart can change everything.