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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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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