Mr. David J. Catrone of Schaumburg

September 19, 1948 - January 22, 2021

David J Catrone, O.D., age 72, of Schaumburg, Illinois. **Due to COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is asked to be patient and abide by the number of visitors in the funeral home. All are asked that you keep your visit short to allow others to pay their respects. Please note that all visitors are required to wear a mask when entering the funeral home** David passed peacefully Friday, January 22, 2021. From his birth, September 19, 1948 in Meriden, CT till his death he has filled the lives of his family, friends and patients with laughter, support, caring and love. David practiced Optometry for over 40 years in Roselle, IL before retiring. He was an active member of the Roselle Lion’s Club for 25 years and their first recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. A day away from the office found David bowling, golfing or fishing. He was always serving the community, active in Worldwide Marriage Encounter, St. Hubert Marriage Ministry and Encore 55. David was totally absorbed in his roles as a husband, father and Papa. He walked hand in hand with his beloved wife, admired his daughter’s courageous achievements and spent every possible second with his grand little 7 year old partner in crime. He is the loving husband of Barbara Catrone, nee Charek; devoted father of Beth Zeyen; cherished Papa of Gracie Schemm; fond brother of Mark Catrone; beloved brother-in-law, uncle and cousin to many. Visitation Friday, February 5th from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 West Hassell Rd., (Northeast corner of Barrington Rd.), Hoffman Estates, IL. 60169. Friends and family will gather at St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates on Saturday, February 6th for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M.. This Life Tributes page has been created to make it easy for Family and Friends to share memories, photos and videos. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences to the family, please click on the link above and you can leave the family a message, with the share a memory link. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card to the Family, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o The Family. We will gladly forward it on.