Obituary of Joseph M. Natale

SWANVILLE JOSEPH M. NATALE, 23, died January 18, 2009 as a result of accidental prescription drug overdose. He was born October 12, 1985 in Portland, the son of Peter Natale and Sarah Power. He graduated from Belfast Area High School in 2004 and then worked for a moving company transporting antiques. Recently he had been a cook at Rollie's and also worked for Hannaford in the evenings. He loved playing basketball, softball and hanging out with his friends. He will be missed by many. He was predeceased by his sister, Amber and a cousin, Rikki. Joe is survived by paternal grandparents, Kristie Crandon and Nicholas Natale; his mother Sarah Power of Colorado and his father, Peter Natale and wife Jessica of Swanville; one half-brother, Paul Natale of California; three half-sisters, Kristi Kinney of Washington, ME, Abigail Natale and Margaret Natale, both of Swanville. A celebration of Joe's life will be held Friday, January 23rd, 2 p.m. at Faith Temple Church of God, Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast with Rev. Ken Davenport officiating. In lieu of flowers, financial contributions can be made to the family, c/o Peter Natale, 416 Cross Road, Swanville, ME 04915. Arrangements under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast.