Vincent Wakeman Catlin Jr. Obituary (1943

OGDENSBURG - A Memorial Service for Vincent Wakeman Catlin Jr., 82, of Ogdensburg, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Oswegatchie Mausoleum, with Deacon Mark Lalonde officiating. Following the memorial service, a reception will be held at the Ogdensburg Elks Lodge. Mr. Catlin died early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, at Claxton-Hepburn Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ogdensburg. Vincent Wakeman Catlin Jr. was born on July 3, 1943, in Ogdensburg, NY. He was the son of the late Vincent and Marie (Downey) Catlin Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy, and following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served until his honorable discharge in 1966. On July 15, 1964, he married Susan Fisher at St. John's Episcopal Church in Ogdensburg. Following his discharge from the Air Force, Vincent worked for the United States Border Patrol as an Electronics Technician, stationed in Ogdensburg, Miami, FL, and Swanton, VT. After 30 years of service, he retired. Vincent enjoyed refurbishing vintage radios, astronomy, animals, spending time in nature, and ham radio operation. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Susan Catlin of Ogdensburg; his son, Vincent Catlin III, and his wife, Michele, of Ogdensburg; his grandchildren, Maria, Anthony, Christopher, and Marissa; and his great-grandchildren, Karter and Leo. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings. Donations in Vincent's memory may be made to the Ogdensburg VFW Post 2936, 112 Champlain St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Online condolences may be made at www.FraryFuneralHome.com.