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Jimmy Catalano, "Mayor of Park Avenue," Has Died

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The man affectionately known by many as the "Mayor of Park Avenue" in Rochester has died.

Jimmy Catalano died Saturday at the age of 60 after a battle with bladder cancer.

Hundreds of people visited Catalano in the week after he announced he was nearing the end of the fight with cancer.

Catalano had been a florist for more than 30 years.

According to the Democrat & Chronicle, funeral arrangements have been set at DiPonzio Funeral Home in Gates, with calling hours Tuesday, May 31 from 6 to 8 pm; and on  Wednesday, June 1 from Noon to 2pm and 6 to 8pm.

There will be a Mass Thursday, June 2nd, 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament on Oxford St. in Rochester.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.