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2020/02/09 18:35:21
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Otiose in a Niche
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Saw this on Facebook and bit of digging shows it's true.
I didn't use the War Store much in recent years but for about a decade it was my first port of call to buy wargames.
Sympathies to his friends and family.
https://riverheadlocal.com/2020/02/08/aniello-neal-d-catapano-55/
Aniello ‘Neal’ D. Catapano, 55
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RiverheadLOCAL -
Feb 8, 2020, 1:48 pm
Aniello “Neal” D. Catapano of Southold died suddenly on Feb. 7, 2020 at his home. The owner of Catapano Farms was 55 years old.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel at the funeral home. The Rev. Richard Jensen of Hope Reformed Baptist Church in Coram will officiate. The Rite of Committal will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to Southold Fire Department or Southold Historical Society.
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2020/02/09 18:45:18
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Androgynous Daemon Prince of Slaanesh
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Neal was always good to the community and did a lot to make Black Fridays fun. I’d purchased from him numerous times. Best regards and well wishes to his family surviving him. He’ll be missed.
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Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
Manchu wrote:I'm a Catholic. We eat our God.
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2020/02/09 18:47:32
Subject: Re:Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Imperial Guard Landspeeder Pilot
On moon miranda.
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That's sad, The WarStore was *the* spot for years, and was always a pleasure to buy from. Neal was a great dude.
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IRON WITHIN, IRON WITHOUT.
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2020/02/09 19:16:49
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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I know The War Store closed its doors recently.
One can’t help but wonder if I’ll health was the reason?
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2020/02/09 19:16:56
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Regular Dakkanaut
Chicagoland
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wow thats sad. My condolences to his family.
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2020/02/09 19:40:53
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Ship's Officer
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Damn, sad indeed, bought a gak brick ton of army transport cases with foam, among other things.
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2020/02/09 19:50:31
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:I know The War Store closed its doors recently.
One can’t help but wonder if I’ll health was the reason?
It was not. There was a lot of things that happened, which made some rounds awhile back. The TLDR version is that he worked with a church to give felons a chance at integrating back into society and it bit him in the rear with some choosing to use financial information for their own gains.
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2020/02/09 19:57:21
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:I know The War Store closed its doors recently.
One can’t help but wonder if I’ll health was the reason?
What little we have says it was sudden so there probably wasn't a long term illness or anything.
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2020/02/09 19:58:41
Subject: Re:Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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Sad news. Neal was a great guy. Dealt with him over the phone many times.
I feel for his family and close friends.
Losing his business was hard on him as I’m sure it was for the family. This is a double whammy.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
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2020/02/09 20:08:36
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Stone Bonkers Fabricator General
A garden grove on Citadel Station
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That really sucks. He was a good guy, I bought from the warstore a lot back in my early days of the hobby.
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2020/02/09 20:26:29
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Big Mac wrote:Damn, sad indeed, bought a gak brick ton of army transport cases with foam, among other things.
That's exactly what I bought from him, among a few other things. One of my first big BattleTech orders was to The War Store.
Sad story.
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2020/02/09 21:13:07
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Sad to hear. The last few years hadn't been good with the embezzlement/theft by employees and such but he had been active on Facebook promoting Noble Night and interacting with people via the Warstore facebook page and seamed in quite good spirits. Sometimes life does suck.
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2020/02/09 21:47:26
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Regular Dakkanaut
United States
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I made many purchases from the Warstore often Talking to Neal directly. He was a great guy and after an order we would chat it up on other subjects not pertaining to gaming. I am truly sorry for his families loss and his loss of his business.
RIP Aniello ‘Neal’ D. Catapano and condolences to your family.
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2020/02/09 21:59:35
Subject: Re:Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Powerful Phoenix Lord
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That really sucks. I was hoping he'd figure a way back into the business after the closure of The War Store.
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2020/02/10 02:24:54
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Sadistic Inquisitorial Excruciator
USA
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Many condolences to his family! I used to order from the Warstore almost exclusively in the early 2000s and always had great experiences dealing with Neal and his employees. He will definitely be missed.
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2020/02/10 03:24:36
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Sad news indeed. I bought a lot of stuff from the war store over the years. I always looked forward to that message from "Neal at Thewarstore" saying my order had shipped.
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2020/02/10 03:38:24
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Fixture of Dakka
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This is very sad news. My first foray back into GW products (after playing WHFB 3rd Edition and Rogue Trader) was during WHFB 6th Edition when I ordered Orcs, Goblins, and Stone Trolls from Neal at the War Store. He was great.
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The secret to painting a really big army is to keep at it. You can't reach your destination if you never take any steps.
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2020/02/10 04:53:25
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Numberless Necron Warrior
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Many orders through there over about 2 decades.
I'm sure his service facilitated a lot of fun games and provided for countless gamers.
Roll those dice overhead, sir.
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2020/02/10 06:45:05
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Veteran Knight Baron in a Crusader
Oakland, CA
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Very sad and my condolences - the world was a better place for having him in it.
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2020/02/10 09:53:42
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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I fear we'll see a lot more of these posts in the coming years, ain't none of us getting no younger.
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2020/02/10 13:26:15
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Tragic. A great loss. The world has too few people as good as him.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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2020/02/10 15:49:20
Subject: Re:Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Very sad news. Neal will be missed.
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2020/02/10 15:57:20
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Fixture of Dakka
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Very sad to hear. Neal was where I got some of my very first real minis and seemed to be a great guy all around. Certainly one to be missed.
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2020/02/10 16:31:04
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I learned to play tabletop games as a New Yorker, and remember Neal and Warstore feeling like an institution in the hobby. Bought loads of my first models from them too.
A real loss.
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2020/02/10 16:58:40
Subject: Re:Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Thunderhawk Pilot Dropping From Orbit
The wilds of Pennsyltucky
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This is such a bummer. Neal was a great guy that always was great to deal with. I bought from him back when I was more active in the hobby. He will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family and friends. The wargaming community has lost a great friend.
ender502
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2020/02/10 17:44:29
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Aww man, that’s terrible. Neal was always great to order from. A true loss to the community. condolences to his family and friends.
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2020/02/10 21:16:01
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Veteran Inquisitorial Tyranid Xenokiller
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That is a real shame.
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2020/02/10 21:34:34
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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RIP.
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2020/02/10 22:05:31
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Battlefield Tourist
MN (Currently in WY)
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Rest in Peace. A loss to his family, friends, and to wargaming.
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2020/02/11 01:54:57
Subject: Neal Catapano (The War Store founder) has died
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Combat Jumping Ragik
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My condolences to his family and close friends. Warstore was something BITD. I always enjoyed the little "Your reinforcements have arrived" slogan that was printed on my packages.
At age 55 too. Scary.
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