Catherine “Renie” Boyd Natale, 79, of West Grove, died Sunday, March 30, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Raymond G. Natale Sr. with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Allen and the late Bertha (Boyer) Boyd.
Renie graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1953 where she was crowned May Queen for her senior class. During high school, she and her three sisters were members of the Oxford Drum and Bugle Corp participating as the Color Guards.
After graduating high school, Renie worked for Hercules Company in Wilmington. During this time she was encouraged to enter Kennett’s Centennial Celebration Pageant in 1955, being crowned “Miss Kennett Centennial.”
Renie was a homemaker after the birth of her children until the late 70s when she returned to the work force, first helping family friends with their catering company. She also delivered mail for West Grove and worked at Bostonian/Clark Shoe Co. as a customer service representative. Most recently, Renie was a greeter at Giant in Jennersville from the time of its opening.
Survivors include, in addition to her husband, one daughter, Catherine M. Abernethy and her husband Jim of Landenberg; one son, Raymond Natale, Jr. of West Grove and his girlfriend, Dee Oliffe; two sisters, Mary Hilton of Coatesville and Ruth Schoch and her husband J. Fred of Cochranville; and one brother, Elwood “Tommy” Jr. of Cleveland, Ga.; two grandchildren, Taylor M. Abernethy and Austin M. Abernethy both in college. She was predeceased by five brothers, Arthur, Lawrence, Elwood, Chauncey, and Charles and one sister, Tillie.
You are invited to visit with Renie’s family from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A service celebrating her life will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be held privately.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103. To view Renie’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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