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Michele John Natale, age 74, passed away on March 27, 1999. He was born to Anthony and Assunta Natale in Brooklyn, NY on March 8, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jean of the family home; children, Anthony and wife, Susan of Chicago, Michele John, Jeannie Marie and Joseph Anthony of Rio Rancho; sisters, Rose and Mona Lisa; brothers, Vincent and Joseph; grandchildren, Lisa Marie, Justin John and Albert Michael; and great-granddaughter, Terrez. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette in 1990. Mr. Natale had lived in this area for ten years, moving from the Bronx. He loved bowling, was an avid hunter, sportsman and loved all sports. He was the captain of his neighborhood block watch. He served his country in WWII in the Navy. Mr. Natale was the North Atlantic welter-weight undefeated champion. Visitation for Mr. Natale is Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho. Graveside services will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., 891-9192.
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