He retired from True Temper and was a former co-owner of Derry Street Hardware and Construction, and served in the U. S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed gardening and wood working and summer pool parties with family. Cruising the blue waters of the Caribbean was his favorite.
John is survived by his wife, Joy (Imbrogno), son John Jr. and wife Kathy, of Wormleysburg; sister Josie Houser and husband Dave, of Colonial Park; 2 step daughters, Tammy and husband Joe Evans Jr., Jenny and husband Josh Traxler, both of Rutherford Heights; and 5 grandchildren.
Pre deceased by his parents Joseph and Pearl (Metallo) Natale.
He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, Rutherford VFW Post 1213, Amvets Post 286, Lawnton American Legion Post #998, and the NRA (National Rifle Association).
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:15 AM Friday, February 11, 2011 in St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 4000 Derry St., Harrisburg. Burial with military honors will be held in Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held 10:15 AM to time of service in the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3001 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, PA. 17011.
Arrangements under the direction of Neill Funeral Home, Harrisburg, PA.
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