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Josephine P. Natolie

By T.J. Woodward

Josephine P. Natolie, 98 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday April 23, 2015 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.  She was born November 22, 1916 in Buffalo to the late Frank (Rose Massa) Sardina. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Natolie in 2003, brothers Frank and Samuel Sardina, sister Ann Desimone.

Mrs. Natolie worked for 20 years at GTE Sylvania. She was a longtime member of Ascension Parish and honorary member of the former St. Nicholas Social Club. Mrs. Natolie enjoyed Bingo, playing cards and going to Las Vegas. She was extremely family oriented and was known for making amazing meatballs.

She is survived by her daughters Rosemarie (Donald) Suozzi, Carol (Robert) Frongetta; both of Batavia; grandchildren Donna Suozzi, Jacqueline Suozzi, Janice DellaPenna, Michael (Lancy) Frongetta all of Batavia, Mark (Erica) Frongetta of Elba; great-grandchildren Danielle and Gabrielle DellaPenna; Abigail, Alec, Benjamin and Sophia Frongetta; sister Rose LaGeorgia; sister-in-law Lois Sardina both of Perry; along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours.  A 12:00PM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 25, 2015 at Ascension Parish 15 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ascension Parish or to the Donor’s Choice. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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