Mayfield Heights Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 26, 1956
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 4
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: December 26, 1956
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Nicholas Catalano was killed in a traffic accident while responding to a hold-up alarm.
En route to the alarm, Patrolman Catalano's patrol car was hit by a vehicle driven by a disabled driver who could not hear the siren. Patrolman Catalano was thrown from his patrol car and incurred fatal head injuries.
Patrolman Catalano had served with the Mayfield Heights Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Catalano Drive off of Lander Road was named in memory of Patrolman Catalano. A memorial stone is on the island in the center of the cul-de-sac commemorating his service.