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Natalie Friscia Obituary

Natalie Grace Friscia

Passed away at the age of 92 on September 9, 2013 in Novato, California. "Nell", as she was known, was born in Utica, New York on December 27, 1920, and moved to San Francisco with her loving parents, Lucian and Carmela Pugliaresi. Natalie was one of six children, preceded in death by her sisters, Rose, Sarah, Josephine and brother, John. Her loving sister Mary Tresmontan is the only surviving sibling. Natalie married Carl Friscia of A. Friscia Sea Foods on September 3, 1939. Together they had three children, Tony Friscia (Linda), Tina Clark (Steve) and Marc, who preceded her in death on August 5, 2010. She was the Nonee and Matriarch of the Friscia Family. A beautiful and loving person, her greatest joys in life were cooking for her family, entertaining friends, traveling and keeping everyone near to her, happy and healthy. She is survived by six grandchildren, Antone Friscia (Stacy), Michelle Rosecrans (Rick), Christopher Friscia (Sabrina), Denise Gewecke (Rob), Karen Wilhelm (Doug) and loving granddaughter Natalie Friscia, also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Nico and Zane Friscia, Brian and Dominic Gewecke, Grant and Zach Wilhelm, Bella and Gianna Rosecrans and numerous nieces and nephews. God truly called this angel to heaven where she can rest in peace. We will always have a place in our hearts! This angel will still be watching over her family from heaven. God Bless and Rest in Peace! Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Solano Church, 469 Third Street West, Sonoma, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Petaluma or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Keaton's Redwood Chapel serving the family.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2013.

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Kate Ackenheil

October 21, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your mom. Sending lots of love to you and yours.

Anna Romagna

September 30, 2013

Dear Family,
I am so very sorry to hear the news of the loss of your mom. Gino and I will be including her in our prayers.

Paul Badaracco

September 25, 2013

My heartfelt condolences at the loss one who affected so many around her. I recall her smile, laugh, hospitality, & good humor when at the Friscia home with Marc in years past. Rest in peace.

Anthony Rodgers

September 23, 2013

To Tony and Tina and family,
Your Mom is now watching over us all. I spent many many summer afternoons playing wiffle ball, electric football, riding bikes, football at the Palace, all the Marina things with Marc while growing up across the street. And always when we were at the house, Natalie was either cooking something delicious or just making sure we were all OK...a great matron to our block. You are all in my prayers. Thanks for the friendship.

Kristina Novickis

September 18, 2013

We were newcomers to the Marina, and when I hung around St. Vincent de Paul (as our 3 children went there), one of the nicest moms was Natalie. I read all the previous posts, and so many mention her kindness. Yes, she was most kind and (as I knew very few people there) she always found a way of coming up to chit chat with me.
I remember her so fondly. What a true lady she was ! A most lovely person.

You are all in my prayers.

Joe DeMartini

September 17, 2013

Dear Friscia family,
I cherish the memories from childhood with my good buddy, Marc. Your whole family was so welcoming and fun. Mrs. Friscia was a big part of that- such a sweet, caring and special lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Dan Flanagan

September 16, 2013

For the Friscia Family

While it has been many years, I always enjoyed your mother's wonderful hospitality at their home in the Marina. In recent years, she was a neighbor of my sister, Sarah,in Sonoma;and it is nice to know she passed away in such a beautiful community.

Always a friend!

Dan Flanagan
Annapolis, Maryland

David Aron

September 14, 2013

Dear Tina, Tony, and Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Friscia was a kind, gentle person, and a great friend and neighbor. I miss her, but I know that she is at peace and with God.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

September 14, 2013

To all in the Friscia Family,
I send prayers and wishes for comfort in this time of farewell. Anthony is out of range to receive news for now, but I know he has so many fond memories of life on Bay/ Baker St shared with your family, Marc growing up, your Mom & Dad being such a big part of their days.
Know that the smile, sparkle and happy sound of Natalie's voice will always be remembered with fondness. And, Anthony surely sends his love to All,
Karen and Anthony Rodgers

September 13, 2013

Tony and family, Page and I


Tony and family, Page's and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We hope that the family and friends will circle around you to comfort you in this moment. Our best. Don and Page Drummond

Tom and Nancy Clothier

September 13, 2013

To the Friscia family,
Our sympathy goes out to your family. Natalie was a beautiful lady and a wonderful neighbor to us on Bay St. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Tom and Nancy Clothier

Donna Scarpa Gates

September 12, 2013

Dear Tina, Tony and Family

So sorry to hear about Nell!!
I will always have such wonderful fond memories of growing up with the Friscia Family--all the dinners, vacation etc. She was one in a million, so thoughtful and kind, and she will most definitely be missed.

she is now at peace in heaven with her beloved Carl and all her friends and relatives along with all the angels. My prayers and thoughts will always be with you and the entire family. May God Bless her!

Love Always,
Donna and Family

Yvonne Barroca-Toracca

September 12, 2013

Dear Friscia Family - Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I have fond memories of your Mom and Nonee. I grew up around the corner from her and saw her often. She always had the sweetest smile and a sparkle in her eye especially when she spoke of her family. May you cherish her memory and find solace in knowing that she is resting peacefully in God's care.

Bob & Mary Moser

September 12, 2013

We are saddened to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you. Please remember that Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal, but Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

September 12, 2013

My Dearest Tony and Tina so sorry for your loss. I have very special memories of good times with your Dad and Mom and all you kids. I loved them very much. I can't get around too much but I would love to see all of you.My love to Steve and Linda and all your families. My prayers and thoughts are with you

Cousin Nardine Spadaro

John Carini

September 12, 2013

Friscia Family
So sorry to read of your mother passing.
As a young women my mother would always talk of how kind she was to her.
I remember her kindness to me as a child.A very lovely lady .may she rest in peace.You had a great Mother.
John Carini

Patricia Pucheu Cannizzaro

September 11, 2013

Dear Tony & family,
You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Your dear mom was always so sweet. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

September 11, 2013

Natalie was a beautiful, engaging, and intelligent woman. She loved to laugh and had a deep understanding of what matters in this world. She was open hearted and sharing of her self, her wisdom, and her fabulous cooking. I will miss her very much. I send my love and support to Tony and Tina and to all of her beloved family.

Gloria Rogan

Jennifer Rossi

September 11, 2013

Karen and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I know how much your Nonee meant to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

September 11, 2013

Sending love and prayers. May your great memories of Her eas4 your pain. Terri and Frank Lavin

Mario Patane

September 11, 2013

Tony and Tina,
My sincere condolences at the passing of dear mother. May she rest in the eternal grace of God.
Sincerely,
Mario Patane

Colleen McClimon Clark

September 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Nell was such a wonderful lady. Always friendly and compassionate. She will be missed by all for her sweet and loving ways. Love to all.

Ira Sariotti

September 11, 2013

Dear Tina and family
My deepest condolence go out to you and your family. Take comfort knowing that you have a special guardian angels to watch ove you know.

Liudyte (Novickis) Baker

September 11, 2013

Mrs. Friscia was always so nice, friendly, and funny. She has the exact same beautiful smile in the photo that I remember way back when I was in SVDP. Also, when we kids were playing/adventuring near the Palace of Fine Arts and Marc's house.

My deepest condolences.

September 11, 2013

Toni and Tina ... I just read the obituary for your mother. I'm so sorry for all of you. She was a wonderful woman and I have such fond memories of her and your dad during our early years on Baker Street. Sending you lots of love and prayers at this time of loss. I know how much you will all miss her!
Love,
Susan Scarpulla Shimm

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