Former Ruiner drummer Anthony “TJ” Catalfo has passed away following a battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Catalfo had begun undergoing chemo for his battle against the disease back in December of 2024. Sadly he passed away yesterday, July 29th. His former bandmates in Ruiner paid tribute to him as follows:
“Anthony “TJ” Catalfo played drums for Ruiner for what was supposed to be the final two years of the band (2009-2010). He became the annoying little brother in the van pretty much immediately. Not because he was mean spirited or an asshole. It was mostly because he wasn’t. He didn’t share the same jaded and pessimistic outlook that the rest of us had at the time. He saw the world through a lens most of us had forgotten, to him, everything still held so much beauty that we took for granted.
TJ lost his battle with cancer today. He will be remembered as a genuinely good and kind natured person. He leaves behind a wife and three daughters that truly love one another. This was too soon for this young man.
Rest In Power TJ“
A Meal Train for his family remains available via mealtrain.com. Hi family have also commented on his passing at that page.
