Obituary of Hank Natale

Hank Natale January 19, 1941 - April 06, 2010 Henry F. Natale, lovingly known as Hank, of Eustis Avenue, Danbury, died at his home on Tuesday, April 6th. He was born in Danbury on January 19, 1941, son of the late Francis and Margaret (Barbaratto) Natale. He was a graduate of Henry Abbott Technical School and was a lifelong member of the community. Hank owned and operated H&D Automotive in Danbury for many years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He was an avid racing fan and former head mechanic of a Featherlite Modified Racing Team. He also enjoyed golf, and making his own delicious wine to share with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Lisa DiTullio of Brookfield; his granddaughter, Lauren; his three brothers, Samuel and his wife, AnneMarie, Michael and Ronald Natale, all of Danbury; his three sisters, Marie Landolfi of Cranston, RI, Rita Casey and her husband, Charles of New Fairfield, and Lucy Hrabcsak and her husband, Rudy of Danbury. He is also survived by his longtime companion and fiancé, Patricia Lamphier of Danbury; his godchild, Kathleen Lamphier of Arlington, MA; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia; and his brothers, Robert, Ralph and Sylvester Natale. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 12th at 10:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Sunday between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00pm. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.