Luke F. Natale, 87, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday in the Reading Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was married to Angela R. (Pizzutelli) Natale. Luke and Angela celebrated fifty two years of marriage.
Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Florence (Petrillo) Natale.
He was employed by Carpenter Technology for many years retiring in 1987.
He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church.
He served in the Army.
He was a member of the St. Marco Club in Temple and was a avid golfer.
Additional survivors include his children, Lisa Ann (Natale), wife of Richard A. Zazo of Reading and Donna White also of Reading.
He was predeceased by two sons, Luke F. Natale, Jr. and Anthony L. Natale, Sr.
There are three grandchildren, Vito A. Zazo, Rochelle White, and Anthony L. Natale, Jr. Also, a step grandson, Richard A. Zazo, 2nd and a step granddaughter, Alissa R. Zazo.
There is one great granddaughter and three step great grandchildren.
Also, his siblings, Elizabeth (Natale) Otto, widow of John Otto of Mohnton, Frank Natale, widower of Sharon (Gundry) Natale of Reading, and Joseph Natale, husband of Renee (Sulman) Natale of Reading.
He is predeceased by siblings, Rose Lattanzio, Mary Dietrich, Josephine Bauer, Florence Pizzuto, Anna D'Antonio, and Vincent Natale.
There are many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 25th at 10 am in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, 3121 Kutztown Rd., Hyde Park, Reading, PA 19605 with interment to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Family and friends may attend a viewing on Monday evening from 7 until 8:30 pm in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc, 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Guardian Angels RCC memorial fund at the above address.