Catania Family

Patrick Catania ’68, PhD retired from the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2006 after serving his alma mater for 36 years and was awarded the Order of Pacific. He was the chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice for many years and at the time of his retirement was the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, in addition to being honored as California’s Pharmacist of the Year. He is remembered for his integrity, commitment to excellence and dedication. After 40 years of service Harriet Catania ’70, PharmD retired as Director of Pharmacy at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in 2010. She served as Director of Pharmacy for over 30 years, including 20 years as the medical center’s residency director. She also served Pacific as an adjunct faculty member and preceptor. Drs. Pat and Harriet Catania were recognized as the 2011 Pacific Pharmacy Alumni of the Year. The Catanias established this scholarship to encourage pharmacy students to become passionate about the profession of pharmacy. It is awarded to a student who demonstrates active interest and participation in health-system pharmacy.