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for NATALIE NEVINS
Louis DePaolo
January 16, 2011
Natalie had such a beautiful voice. I wish I had recordings of her, especially singing Swallows of Capistrano. That wonderful voice will truly be missed.
Danny Barr
January 16, 2011
To the family of Natalie Nevins, thanks for sharing such a beautiful lady on the Welk show. We always enjoyed her class and charm for the songs she sang and the gentle spirit she had. We will see her again in the heavenly choir with our wonderful Lord. God Bless you is our prayer. Danny & Syble Barr, Easley SC
TJ Fisher
September 6, 2010
I was sad to hear of Natalie's passing. She is one of my favorites on the Welk show. Thank you, Natalie, for so many beautiful performances and may God grant you peaceful rest.
Gabriel Pellegrino
August 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Natalie and her family, especially to Rev. Nevins. I have enjoyed her performances for many years on The Lawrence Welk show. Her lovely voice will be a great addition to the heavenly choir.
Edward Duess
August 28, 2010
Father Nevins, please accept our sincerest condolences on the death of your gifted and talented sister. She was one of my parents' favorites on Lawrence Welk, and my own family enjoyed hearing her sing at the Christmas Eve Masses at Sacred Heart Chapel. Please know she and you are in our prayers. Deacon Ed Duess, Marie Duess and Rose Duess (D'Youville resident).
August 28, 2010
My condolences to Natalie's brother and family. I enjoyed hearing her sing and perform on the Welk show. She was truly a very talented lady.
-Marie Blackwell, Tennessee
Jeff Borger
August 27, 2010
Sincere condolences from Jeff in Florida. Natalie was always eager to respond to us Welk fans. I will always treasure the Christmas greeting cd she sent a few years back. In Christ we can all be sure that we will see Natalie some day again (and sing with her, too!)
Joanne (McHugh) Knipmeyer
August 27, 2010
Rev. Nev. sorry to hear the news of Natalie's passing. I know you will certainly miss her. She was incredibly blessed to have you as a brother.
If you ever get out this way to visit Nancy - make sure you plan time with us as well. Colorado is beautiful in the Fall.
August 27, 2010
Rev John, We are sorry to hear about Naltalie passing & you all have our
deepest sympathy. She will be miss by all who knew & loved her.
God Bless you one and all
Charles, Betty and John S
Belleville, IL
Lacy Robinson Druen
August 26, 2010
I'm so sorry to learn of Miss Nevins' death. I always enjoy watching her perform on The Lawrence Welk Show. She was so beautiful and talented. Rest peacefully, Natalie. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Ginnie Moore Donato
August 26, 2010
Growing up in Philadelphia,I always watched Lawrence Welk on Saturday night with my parents. I still do. It was nice to see a hometown girl. I had a friend who went to Little Flower with her and told me how sweet she was. She had a voice like an angel. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Andrea Thorne
August 26, 2010
Natalie was one of those special singers with the voice and artistry to make her a Lawrence Welk Show star. I still appreciate the delightful reply she sent to my adolescent fan letter.
Bob Havens
August 26, 2010
I had the pleasure of performing on the Lawrence Welk show with Natalie. She had a beautiful voice and was also a very capable soloist on the flute. Natalie was a very lovable and pleasant person on and off of the stage. She will be missed by all who knew her........Bob Havens
George Morgan
August 25, 2010
My wife and I loved to hear Natalie sing. I am glad we still have shows available to see her perform. It would have been nice for her to be able to tour the country and pickup new fans after each performance. God had other plans in her life.
August 25, 2010
I saw the notice in the Philadephia Inquirer with no mention of the Lawrence Welk Show, but her name and photo seemed familiar. (I had forgotten she was a Philadelphian, too.) I grew up watching the LW Show with my mother. She even did a version of the show at Church. I sang the part of Janet Lennon and my mother was LW. I also drove my pedal car for the Dodge commercial. My sympathies to her family.
A Fan
August 25, 2010
"From the time she was a child, Natalie Nevins was born to entertain....always singing her little Irish heart out to the joy of everyone in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
And then it was onwards to Hollywood where she became a household name thanks to The Lawrence Welk Show.
Natalie was born on May 15th....and while growing up in the city of Brotherly Love, from the time she was five, she would be down on the corner candy store entertaining the crowds with her singing, making sure there were at least two people, or even five to ten folks were there to watch. She would continue to rehearse, work hard and improve on her vocals in the years to come hoping her Big Break would come.
She received her formal music training from the sisters of the Immaculate Heart and St. Joseph schools in Philly where she also learned to play the flute and the piano, and later attended the University of Pennsylvania before heading out to Southern California to pursue showbusiness. Her Big Break came when announcer Johnny Jacobs, who followed Natalie's work since her arrival, invited her to entertain at the Marymount School's Father and Daughter annual benefit fund dinner, having her sing before a huge gathering of famous Hollywoodites in the audience. That opened the doors for more oppurtunities, such as performing at the Riverside Hotel in Reno, Nevada for a summer engagement and later all over the country in one major television appearance after another.
Natalie was soon hired by Lawrence Welk to appear on his show for the 1965-1966 television season, their first transmitting in color, and would spend four wunnerful years displaying her singing talents as a soloist, or in duets with Jimmy Roberts and Joe Feeney. She also demonstrated her talents with the flute as well. While on the show, she recorded an album, Natalie Nevins Sings I Believe & Other Inspirational Songs released by Ranwood Records.
She also continued her musical training when she received operatic coaching from both Madame Estelle Liebling in New York and later with Arthur Rosenstein at MGM studios in Hollywood.
After her departure from the show, Natalie worked briefly as an assistant on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson before returning home to Philadelphia, top be near her brother John, who is a priest at a local monastery. Sadly, she passed away on August 23, 2010."
Rosanne Galletta
August 25, 2010
Prayers and sympathy to Natalie's family and friends. Always enjoyed her on the Welk show, and wish I could have met her in person.
JoAnn Porter
August 25, 2010
I would like to offer my condolences to Natalie's family. She was a favorite of many on the Welk Show and was always so gracious in answering her fans when they contacted her. There's another beautiful voice in heaven.
Diane Yohn
August 25, 2010
Sorry to hear Natalie, has past away. Her voice was beautiful. I always enjoyed her performances on the Lawrence Welk Show. May she rest in peace
August 25, 2010
Many of us only knew Natalie through TV but we always felt like she was right there in the livingroom with us. Her personality just shone through and we didn't want her number to end. So much talent and such a vibrant individual.
We will continue to enjoy her on TV - thank God for those memories!
Condolences to her family and friends.
Judy Shaw (Southaven, MS)
Melanie Young
August 25, 2010
I am so sad to hear of Natalie's passing. She always seemed like such a lovely woman. I always enjoyed her on the Welk Show.
Sam Carpenter
August 25, 2010
Loved watching Natalie on the Lawrence Welk Show. Always so beautiful, with a bright smile and bubbly personality. When I think of her, I can hear her singing "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", hitting those high notes so beautifully and effortlessly. A sad loss for us, but a perfect addition to the heavenly angels. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and close friends.
Deon Masker
August 25, 2010
To Natalie's family, I send my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.
Talent like hers is a rare thing these days and what a beautiful singing voice Natalie had.
Although it is sadly silenced on Earth, it surely must now be heard on a grand Heavenly scale now, right along with all the other Lawrence Welk band members voices and other musical talents!
I hope there was a flute awaiting her upon her arrival!
You will be missed here, but surely the Welk Family members must be rejoicing in your presence again with them there.
Rest in Peace, Natalie.
Sean Cullen
August 25, 2010
Through her years on television know that Natalie brought joy to millions of people because of her sweet personality and lovely voice. What a wonderful legacy!
August 25, 2010
Natalie was one of my favorites. Her beautiful voice will be missed.
Tom R. Newman Lake, Wa.
August 25, 2010
Very sorry to hear the news. She sent me a St. Patrick'sday card once (after I had sent her a birthday card) and I treasure it. She was a lovely lady and I'm sure her soul is loving every minute in Paradise. You can almost hear the singing going up there and I'm sure she's asking the entire angel choir to make sure they are using perfect posture. It's sad we couldn't have seen her one last time at one of the Welk reunion shows even if she could have only been in the audience; it still would have been great. She has fans all over the country who remember her fondly. My prayers to the family.
Respectfully,
govie
Eileen Sokolowski
August 25, 2010
Use to watch Natalie Nevins on the Lawrence Welk Show. Loved her singing and especially when she was in one of her favorite gowns singing on one show. Natalie remarked how she loved that gown. Natalie is now at peace with Our Lord and singing in heaven with the angels.
August 25, 2010
I remember Natalie from the Lawrence Welk Show. She was a beautiful singer. I didn't know she was from the Philadelphia area.
May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in eternal peace, Amen.
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