General regret has been expressed at the death of Mr Carlo Catani, formerly Chief Inspector of Public Works, which took place at his residence, Wyndam, Blessington Street, St. Kilda, on Saturday. A few days previously he was standing on a scaffolding superintending the erection of additions to his home, when he was suddenly seized with illness, from which he never recovered. The late Mr Catani retired from the public service twelve months ago. He was 66 years of age. He was born in Florence, Italy, and came to Australia as a youth in company with Mr Baracchi, formerly Government astronomer of Victoria. Mr Catani had a long and successful career in the Public Works Department as an engineer of high attainments. To his energy and enthusiasm the development of many of the popular mountain tourist resorts are due, especially Mount Buffalo. He also took a keen interest in the scheme for the beautification of the Yarra, and planned many improvements that have been carried out in the metropolis.
Mr Catani was a member of the St. Kilda Foreshore Committee, and the magnificent decorative work that has been effected along the frontage must be ascribed to his exceptional skill as an engineer, and one well versed in the art of beautification and landscape gardening. Always courteous and unassuming, the deceased gentleman was extremely popular in public and private life, and by his kindly disposition he had formed very many life long friendships.
Mr Catani leaves a widow and son and daughter. A son, Captain Catani, was killed in action a few months back. The funeral took place at the Brighton cemetery on Monday afternoon, when there was a representative attendance, including the Mayor, Town Clerk, and Councillors of St. Kilda.
The Death notice and funeral notice for Carlo from The Argus July 22 1918
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