Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
NATALE FRANZE Obituary
Of Hampton Twp., peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 67 years to Louise (Brill) Franze; loving father of Lorraine (John) Willard and Natalie (Norman II) Gottron; dear grandfather of Mary Beth, Kristen, Rachel, Melissa, Lisa, Jessica, and Norman; proud great-grandfather of 13; brother of Josephine Spalla, Jeanne DeFoe, and the late Angeline Hunter, Antoinette Weber, Christine Romano, and August "Gus" Franze (surviving spouse, Catherine Franze). Natale and his late brother Gus were the owners of Franze Produce, selling produce in the North Hills for over 50 years. Natale was proud to serve his country in the US Army. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Sweden Monday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
Melissa Christianson
January 18, 2020
We'll miss you, Grandpap! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories and times you shared. You used your 92 years here so very well.
Love,
Melissa Petissa
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
~1995
January 17, 2020
Grandpap, you overcame so much adversity in your life, and it is hard to overstate the impact that had on your family, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. We were lucky to have you. Gone but not forgotten.
-Little Norman
January 17, 2020
Will miss you, Grandpap. I know you are watching over us. Love, Rachel Bachel
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Make a Donation
in NATALE FRANZE's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support NATALE's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor NATALE FRANZE's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
