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Bert Natalicchio Obituary

BERT J. NATALICCHIO Bert J. Natalicchio, 79, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at his home. Born on May 8, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ, he was a son of the late Vincent and Anna Limatola Natalicchio. Bert graduated from Jersey City Technical College in 1959 and later honored as their most successful graduate. He then went to work for Hobart Corporation ultimately culminating as Vice-President. Upon retiring from Hobart, he came to Wilmington to start his own business and then fully retired in 2005. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bert was an avid fisherman and loved being out on his boat. He was always a storyteller and ready with a joke. Surviving, is his beloved wife of 58 years, Bella Roselli Natalicchio; two sons, Bert C. Natalicchio (Suzanne) of Sugar Land, TX, Perry Natalicchio (Sharon) of Wilmington; a brother, Leo Natalicchio (Linda) of Edgewater, NJ; a sister, Alba Hetyey (Steve) of Bayville, NJ; four grandchildren, Emelia, Luke, Alex, and Abbey Natalicchio; brother-in-law, Michael Roselli (Dorsey) of Wrightstown, NJ; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mary Earle-Festa. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 pm until 8 pm at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation. A memorial Mass will be 10 am Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father John McGee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 501 St Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2013.

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Leslie Earle

September 2, 2020

I think of you often and of how much Aunt Bella and your boys miss you. We all do. You made us laugh and always had a big smile on your face. I remember you and Aunt Bella dancing at my wedding. Sending up hugs. Give mom, daddy and Pop and all the grandparents a kiss for me.

September 12, 2013

I will miss you my friend. It is a sad day when we lost such a sweet man. You always made me laugh.
Debbie Simpson (Murphy)

Virginis Pellington

September 12, 2013

Always a smile on Berts face when he saw you, old friend or new, God has called home a wonderful soul. I am honored to have met him. Prayers going out for all his family.

September 12, 2013

I will miss my friend Bert, always made me laugh and I loved being around he and Bella. Always my friends and encouragers. A very rare and genuine person!
Miss you Bert. Wilma Clayton

Grant Utter

September 10, 2013

Bella & Family, Just heard the shocking news of Bert's passing. We were friends for many years and especially during all the re-structuring years. He will be missed.

Alexis Shook

September 10, 2013

I just heard about Bert's passing. He was a good man and he always took good care of us. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Nan Earle Ciarlante

September 10, 2013

Uncle Bert you will be greatly missed! I will treasure my childhood memories of your fantastic laugh and great ability to tell stories and jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Bella, Bert, Suzanne, Perry, Sharon, Emelia, Luke, Alex and Abbey.

Leslie Earle

September 9, 2013

Such a Hugh loss to all who knew him. I will always remember his sense of humor and his deep set laugh as well as his advice at my wedding for a happy marriage. I love you and will miss you Uncle Bert. R.I.P.

Hank Earle

September 9, 2013

A loss of a great family man with a amazing sense of humor. You will be missed Uncle Bert.

Kristine Moncuse

September 9, 2013

He will be missed greatly. My prayers are with the family.

Joan Williams

September 8, 2013

A true loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend

Cheryl Blackmon

September 8, 2013

Resting in the arms of Jesus

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