Saverino Antonio Natale

Saverino Antonio Natale, 91, of North Providence, died Monday, January 3, 2011 and was much beloved by the 25 members of his extended family. He was the loving husband for 62 years of the late Lillian I. (Darnbrough) Natale. Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts on October 20, 1919, he was the son of the late Josephine Mogliani and Antonio Natale and brother of the late Mary Nocera. He lived in North Providence for most of his life.

He is survived by a daughter, Jane Natale Gemma of South Kingstown; four sons, Lawrence A. Natale of Lincoln, Thomas Natale of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gregory Natale of Johnston and John Natale of North Providence; six grandsons, three granddaughters and four great-grandsons. He was also the father of Steven Natale and Dennis Natale, both of whom sadly passed away within the last year.

Saverino (Reno) was a chemist who graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1937 and Providence College in 1941. He also attended graduate school in the Chemistry Department at the University of Rhode Island until he was called into service in 1942 to supervise the production of munitions for World War II. He received several medals of commendation for his distinguished service in this hazardous occupation that was vital to the war effort. Upon returning to RI, he owned and operated a chemical refining business until his retirement. Reno’s greatest joy was preparing a six course Italian dinner on Sunday evenings for his family. He also enjoyed celebrating special occasions at Wright’s Farm and was a passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a wonderful father who always had time to listen to us, play a game of chess or pinochle and buy us the sweet things in life like ice cream and zeppoles.

A private service and burial will be held at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.