    From Anthony, Robert, and Michael Natale, cousins of Michael, our sincere condolences to Jean, Sylvia, and Frank, and the rest of the family on their loved one’s passing. Our fathers, Francesco and Antonio, first came to this country together as young men, having grown up in the same Neapolitan town.
    We fondly recall visiting Michael and his family at their home in Philadelphia as young boys. There was always a wonderful feeling of shared family connection among the cousins at these and other such gatherings as we grew up.
    May those close to Michael take comfort in this same loving connection on his passing.

I played a lot of golf with Mike. Mike was a true      " gentleman golfer"  He may have gotten frustrated a few times but always took it in stride.  I remember once when I was having a terrible day.  But because I was playing with Mike I never once lost my cool.  He had that effect on everyone. When you were with Mike you tried to emulate him. He will sorely be missed.

I had the pleasure of being Mike and Jean's next-door neighbor for the past 30 years.  I always knew it was a good weather day when I went out on my deck and heard them avidly chattering over their morning brew.  I also cannot count the times I got Mike's friendly wave and smile going to or returning from a day of golf.  Of course, if Jean was still outside gardening when Mike returned, she got "the look" and  knew she had been outside working longer than she should.  However, they were often away and then I knew they were at their beach home where they were happily spending precious time with  their family members.  
I pray that your memories and happy times together bring comfort  to all of you now and well into the future.  
And may he rest in peace!

So sorry to hear of his passing. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all of you. We always enjoyed talking with him whenever we had the opportunity at family events.  May he Rest In Peace and May your memories and love of him sustain you through this time and into the future. Marlene & Butch Philbrick

Fervent prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to Jean, and Mike, Jean Ann, Frank, and Joe, as we all process the shock of the passing of this giant of a Man. 
Mike was a bedrock of love, leadership, value-driven living and concern for all of his children’s friends. His wisdom, insight, care and concern for his loved ones was unparalleled. His path to heaven was instilled with God-given faith and a Christ-like compassion for all of us. 
This is going to be hard to process because Mike was so full of life. We take comfort in knowing that he is wrapped in the glow of heaven . . . perhaps altering and tailoring Angel’s wings. 

Mike always had an easy way about him and a great smile.  I always looked for his and Jean's car in the parking lot at Ocean Bridge when I would arrive to see if they were in town or not because I would look so forward to that wave from the parking lot or their deck to let me know they were there and he would head to the pool to catch up with you.   I just recently saw him, Jean, their daughter and her family (husband, her boys, their wives and children) in June.  You could see the pride beaming on Mike's face as his crew hung out.  It was a beautiful scene to see the family all gathered together  and what a wonderful legacy he built with his beautiful wife, Jean, by his side.  This man was one of the most gentlest, kind and sweet man I have ever known.  He always made time to sit and talk with you and catch up on life.  He loved his golf and sports and he loved telling you all about what was going on with his grandkids, their activities and lives.  If he didn't make the event in person, you can bet your life he was face timing or on the computer with them in real time.  What a selfless, beautiful soul Mike was and we are all that much better in life for having him touch ours.  He will be sorely missed!

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Michael Frank Natale

February 26, 1933 – July 18, 2022

Schimunek Funeral Home

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