Bronx intersection co-named for RAIN founder Beatrice Castiglia Catullo
She was known as “Bea” and founded RAIN in 1964. The organization provides care and assistance for people ages 60 years and older, as well as those with disabilities.
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May 25, 2021, 5:12 PM
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579ds agoAn intersection was co-named on Saturday for a woman
who spent decades helping older adults in the Van Nest community.
Beatrice
Castiglia Catullo Way was installed at the corner of Matthews and Morris Park
avenue.
She
was known as “Bea” and founded RAIN in 1964. The organization provides
care and assistance for people ages 60 years and older, as well as those with
disabilities.
Bea
died in 2018 at the age of 101. Her family, including her granddaughter, were
there for unveiling of the sign.
Councilmember
Mark Gjonaj pushed the co-naming through City Hall.
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