Martha Theresa Wilson Natale, 90, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the CT Hospice, Branford with her family by her side, she suffered from Alzheimer’s and shortly after a hip injury. She was the beloved wife of the late William Natale. Martha was born in Lowell, MA on October 29, 1923; daughter of the late Edward and Charlotte Keough Wilson. Martha was much loved by her eight children: Theresa (Robert) Mantovani, William Natale, Jr., Steven (Joanne) Natale, Joan (James) Levin, Rick (Carol) Natale, Susan (Bradley) Kozelek, Rita Natale (partner Cathleen Meaden) and the late Peter Natale. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Predeceased by seven siblings. The family would like to recognize the wonderful staff at Atria-Larsen in Hamden and CT Hospice in Branford for their loving care, compassion and respect.
Family and Friends are invited to go directly to St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven on Saturday morning, Sept. 13th to attend a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00. Interment will be privately held for the family in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 6 to 9 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washingon Avenue. The family urges those wishing to honor her memory to make a donation in her name to the Alzheimers Association, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy, Ste., 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
My eyes are full and my heart is heavy in losing your mom. What an amazing, loving, caring, fun, spunky, wonderful person Martha was and will always be. I can speak of only Rita's love for her Mom which shinned through in both of their eyes. What a softball supporter Martha was. She is now with Betty sharing stories I am sure. My condolences to all the Natale family. Love….Sally
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Sending our love and prayers to all of my favorite cousins. I know they are all happy to see her on the other side. Love you all!
Until we meet again <3
Always the favorite Aunt out of all her siblings. She was always full of love & kindness. She had the best smile. We will always remember the Christmas afternoons many years ago when we would bring our young children to visit Aunt Martha because her house was full of happiness & celebration (not to mention the delicious Italian food!) Parents are supposed to live "forever". No matter how ill they become it is so devastating when they die. Her soul was too precious to die this way. Our sorrow & our prayers are with the whole family. We love you all.
Mahjongg. Martha and my mom played for years. Wonderful woman Mrs. Natale was. I spent many days at your house as a child. All good memories. My condolences to each of you.
Sue
Sorry to hear about your mom. Rick.