Doyle Mason Kato, 74, of Dover and Largo, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater.
Born in Tampa, FL he retired as a Field Supervisor for GTE after 38 years of service. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Community Lodge #292, F&AM in Tampa. He was a philatelist (stamp collector) and enjoyed raising cattle, fishing, hunting, and traveling.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Lucy; two sons, Doyle Mason II and Michael Allen, both of Largo; a daughter, Beth (Nathan) Kato Harris of Rockledge, FL; three brothers, Wayne (Jane) of Dover, Thomas (Deb) of Plant City, FL, and Ben of Thonotosassa, FL; a sister, Gwendolyn (Eddie) Lee of Odessa, FL; four grandsons, Alexander Doyle and Jack Dewey Harris, and Michael William and Matthew Allen Kato; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL (Exit 309 off I-75). In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a charity of choice.
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Sending thoughts of sympathy to the family.
My prayers of strength and peace go out to the Kato and Harris family.
John and Anna
Our prayers are for the Kato families today
Dear Aunt Lucille, little Doyle, Michael and Beth you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your cousin, Joseph
My sympathies and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
We thought very highly of Doyle. He was always a joy to visit with and had interesting stories to share. We will miss him and his happy personality, but we know that he has gone to a much better place. We pray God’s blessings on the family as they go through this very difficult time.
My sympathies and prayers are with Lucille, Doyle, Michael, and Beth.
Doyle was a helpful friendly person and worked as a supervisor on the Installation side of the house. I was with the Cable department and we often had to work together to solve service problems. We shall miss you Doyle and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
God Bless,
John
Dearest Lucy,
Carmen and I were shocked to hear of Doyle’s passing. Our prayers go out to you and your family. I have known both of you for over 50 years, and we have loved you both as family. We enjoyed each others company during our many trips and outings.
Doyle will always be remembered as a “happy-go-lightly” man, and he will be missed very much.
We love you very much!
Carmen and Frank
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Working with Beth at Viera High is such a blessing as she is an exemplary “Kato”. I thank Mr. Kato for his love of family, country, service, and friends. Let peace be with Mr. Kato and his family. God bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kato family as each mourns the loss of their beloved Doyle – husband, father, grandfather and brother.He was a dear and gentle man, a valued friend.
Sincerely, Albert and Helen Wilcox
God’s Richest Blessings on the Kato Family.
Doyle was Quality through and through. I never met a customer or co-worker of Doyle’s that did not appreciate him for all he was!
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you,
Larry and Mandy Anderson
I have only sweet memories of my beloved cousin. He will forever have a special place in my heart. I love you Lucy like my own flesh and blood. You are precious. God bless all the family. We all loved him dearly. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything, just let us know. God Bless you all.
Dear Sister Lucille, little Doyle, Michael and Beth,
We are very sorry to hear of Doyle’s passing. He was a kind, easy going and generous man. He helped me get on at G.T.E. and helped my family many times. We will miss him greatly. Our sympathy and prayers are with the family at this trying time.
Love,
Oscar and family
Doyle & Lusy have been friends of ours thru the job at GTE and the Telephone Pioneers. Doyle loved to hunt the Ocala Nation Forest I’ve seen him there. He and Lucy attended most of the get-togethers at Stacey’s, in Largo, with the Pioneers. Doyle was the nicest man you would ever want to meet. He will be missed by everyone.
Lucille, Doyle, Michael,Beth and family are prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss him. My boys and I have wonderful memories.
Prayers and sympathy are extended to my co-worker Quaker and his family. So sorry for your loss and may God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.
My thoughts and sympathies go out to my co worker Quaker and his family.
Prayers of peace & strength to you and your family.
Quaker,
Life is a gift. Sounds like your Dad lived his with intent and shared it with a beautiful family. In his memory, may we be inspired to live ours as a gift, cherishing every day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts are with Lucy and family. I treasure the time I worked with Doyle in Largo. He was always a true gentleman but not above playing jokes and helping the rest of us enjoy work. He appreciated his family more than anything. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of loss. May God keep you in His loving care through these dark days and bring healing to your heavy hearts.
Hi Beth,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jimmy and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts. Stay strong, he is in a better place now.
With Love,
Morgan
Much sympathy to the whole Kato family. To Quaker, I pass along my sincere regrets since I was in your shoes eleven years ago with the loss of my father. Keep your Dad’s memory alive and he’ll be with you always.
Beth and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wendy Blyth
Beth,
May God Bless you and all of your family at this time of great need.
With sadness,
Frances
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Kato will be sorely missed.
Dear Lucille and family: Very sorry to hear about Doyle. He will be greatly missed from our
lives.He is in heaven now. Hope you all are doing well. Love your sister Carroll and Ronnie Kilgore
Uncle Doyle, I miss your voice, the sound of your chucklinglaughter. I miss calling and having you answer the phone and we’d just chat away. I miss your advice on things through the years. I miss seeing you and Aunt Lucille pulling up at moms with the station wagon full of goodies for the cows. Those minutes together are cherished. You always made my day brighter. I think of you everyday and will hold all the fond memories close to my heart. Your Niece, Carroll Anne DeGuenther-Roothenberg
I just read about Doyle passing away this week. I am so sorry to read the article. I worked for Doyle when I started at GTE in 1971. Doyle made working at GTE fun and it never seemed like a job. More like a hobby. It was part of the best days working at GTE.
I miss you tons Uncle Doyle; you are forever in my thoughts, prayers and deeply imbedded memories in my heart. My love forever- Carroll Anne DeGuenther-Rothenberg xoxo
Dear family. Know that your husband and father was one of the great men on the planet. He is constantly in my prayers and beautiful & fond memories of him are in my heart daily. I miss him more than words could ever express. He meant so very much to me. He remains ever present in my evertday life and feel his presence ever so near. I know too that he is looking upon each of you with love and prayer for for each of you and all his grandchildren. He is proud of his wife and family. Take good care of his Lucy and all her needs. We all are to honor our mother & father. I love each of you. With prayers for. each of you. Carroll Anne
July is such a special month especially that it’s Luc’s birthday month. Thinking of the love the two of you shared. God bless each member of the family . You are so lived Uncle Doyle and sorelt missed. Please pray for us during these trying times. With all my love and prayers.
Uncle Doyle- I love & miss you so very much. Forever in my thoughts & prayers. There will never be another like you! You are truly one of a kind & made a difference in everyone’s lives. You are sorely missed by all. May Perpetual light always shine upon you. Your niece, Carroll Anne 🐄 🐄 🐟 🐟 🌈 🌈 🌟 🌙 🙏 ✝