Robert C. Natalini – Voorhees, N.J., formerly of Belle Vernon

Robert C. Natalini, 94, of Voorhees, N.J., formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023. He was the husband of Edith J. Natalini (née Conte), to whom he was married for 65 years. Born on Aug. 14, 1928, in Monongahela, he was the son of the late Carmine and Anna Natalini (née Fryte) and preceded in death by his sister Florence (née Natalini) Skrypak. Bob attended local elementary and secondary schools and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. After serving in the United States Army during the Korean War, he enjoyed a diverse career as an industrial engineer, financial advisor, and for many years the executive director of Mon Valley Community Services, Inc., devoting his time and heart to the people of the Valley. A music lover and talented baritone, Bob sang for many years in St. Sebastian parish’s church choir and led the Mon Valley chapter of the Pittsburgh Opera Society where, among other things, he introduced students in the Valley to the beauty of opera. He played bridge and many sports, especially enjoying hitting the links with his son and golfing buddies. He vocally supported the Steelers, whether living in western Pennsylvania or southern New Jersey. Bob cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren, to whom he was known as Bebop. He loved taking them on outings around the Valley, leaving them with joyful memories for a lifetime. In addition to Edie, he is survived by son, Robert S. Natalini of Voorhees, N.J.; daughters, Chris Ann Natalini of Glendale, Ariz., Karen (Natalini) Carr of Chestertown, Md., and Amy (Natalini) Wendel of Washington, D.C.; grandsons, Ethan Wendel of Boston, Mass., Aidan Carr of Doylestown, Pa., and Lucas Wendel of Washington, D.C.; and sons and daughter-in-law, Steven Biggs of Glendale, Ariz., Peter Wendel of Washington, D.C.; and Susan L. Natalini (nee Hanson) of Voorhees, N.J. A memorial service will take place at Monongahela Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., June 24, 2023, followed by interment. Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the Pittsburgh Opera at www.pittsburghopera.org.