Obituary for Roberto Julian Cattaneo
Julian Cattaneo passed away at home on April 3rd, 2021, in Windsor, Ontario at the age of 78 surrounded by his immediate family. He was born in Mar del Plata, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is survived by his wife Vivian Cattaneo (née Schachert), to whom he was a devoted husband for 53 years. Beloved father to son Ben (husband to Myra Cataquiz) and daughter Jessica (partner to Shiraz Vally), Julian was extremely proud of his children.
Julian emigrated to Canada with his family in 1977. He felt honoured upon becoming a Canadian citizen in 1987.
He attended the Belgrano Day School in Buenos Aires, where he made many lifelong friendships.
Julian completed his PhD at the University of Michigan and joined the Faculty of Business Administration (now the Odette School of Business) of the University of Windsor in July 1980. A demanding but caring teacher, Julian taught International Management, Compensation and related courses. During his tenure at the University of Windsor, he held senior positions at the Odette School of Business and the University of Windsor, including Director of International Affairs and Vice-President of Research. He was instrumental in establishing the Executive MBA, Master of Management and one-year MBA for graduates in Business. He organised several international conferences including in Singapore, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Bratislava. He taught Human Resource Management at the Canadian Executive MBA at the Warsaw School of Economics
An avid reader of science fiction, science, politics, history, language and economics, Julian had a uniquely curious and critical mind and a gift for retaining an enormous amount of knowledge, which he was always happy to share. Julian was a Board Member for the Boy Scouts of Canada and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda in Ruthven. He was a member of the St. Andrew’s Society of the River Plate Pipes and Drums in Argentina, where he played the drums for several years. He belonged to the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society in Windsor where he danced for more than 20 years.
Julian enjoyed the arts, loved classical music, and was a long-time member of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Julian loved cooking and good wine. Once retired, he prepared all meals, to Vivian’s delight. He shared this art with his children. He also had a passion for photography. This craft came in handy during several trips Julian and Vivian took throughout the Americas and Europe during his retirement.
Julian is also survived by his brother Charlie Cattaneo and his wife Valerie Richards (Argentina), sister Edna Cattaneo-Burton and her husband David Burton (Argentina and USA), Juan Cattaneo and partner Florencia Rospo (Argentina) and Mariana Cattaneo (Argentina). Julian is also survived by his cousins Helene Mandras (USA) and Monica Larca (USA) as well as survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the fantastic people who took care of Julian from the Windsor Oncology Centre, Hospice, hospital staff and paramedics. We also thank all family members, friends and colleagues who shared Julian’s last journey. In particular, we thank Dr. Hakam Abu-Zahra and his wife Maureen for his support and guidance.
In accordance with Julian’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Instead, a tree will be planted in his honour. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation and Médecins sans Frontières (MSF).
Arrangements entrusted to Families First, 3260 Dougall Avenue, South Windsor, 519-969-5841.
Julian emigrated to Canada with his family in 1977. He felt honoured upon becoming a Canadian citizen in 1987.
He attended the Belgrano Day School in Buenos Aires, where he made many lifelong friendships.
Julian completed his PhD at the University of Michigan and joined the Faculty of Business Administration (now the Odette School of Business) of the University of Windsor in July 1980. A demanding but caring teacher, Julian taught International Management, Compensation and related courses. During his tenure at the University of Windsor, he held senior positions at the Odette School of Business and the University of Windsor, including Director of International Affairs and Vice-President of Research. He was instrumental in establishing the Executive MBA, Master of Management and one-year MBA for graduates in Business. He organised several international conferences including in Singapore, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Bratislava. He taught Human Resource Management at the Canadian Executive MBA at the Warsaw School of Economics
An avid reader of science fiction, science, politics, history, language and economics, Julian had a uniquely curious and critical mind and a gift for retaining an enormous amount of knowledge, which he was always happy to share. Julian was a Board Member for the Boy Scouts of Canada and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda in Ruthven. He was a member of the St. Andrew’s Society of the River Plate Pipes and Drums in Argentina, where he played the drums for several years. He belonged to the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society in Windsor where he danced for more than 20 years.
Julian enjoyed the arts, loved classical music, and was a long-time member of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Julian loved cooking and good wine. Once retired, he prepared all meals, to Vivian’s delight. He shared this art with his children. He also had a passion for photography. This craft came in handy during several trips Julian and Vivian took throughout the Americas and Europe during his retirement.
Julian is also survived by his brother Charlie Cattaneo and his wife Valerie Richards (Argentina), sister Edna Cattaneo-Burton and her husband David Burton (Argentina and USA), Juan Cattaneo and partner Florencia Rospo (Argentina) and Mariana Cattaneo (Argentina). Julian is also survived by his cousins Helene Mandras (USA) and Monica Larca (USA) as well as survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the fantastic people who took care of Julian from the Windsor Oncology Centre, Hospice, hospital staff and paramedics. We also thank all family members, friends and colleagues who shared Julian’s last journey. In particular, we thank Dr. Hakam Abu-Zahra and his wife Maureen for his support and guidance.
In accordance with Julian’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Instead, a tree will be planted in his honour. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation and Médecins sans Frontières (MSF).
Arrangements entrusted to Families First, 3260 Dougall Avenue, South Windsor, 519-969-5841.