Joseph “Joe” E. Natalie (February 8, 1948 – April 23, 2012)

Joseph E. Natalie, 64 of Zanesville died 4:47 PM Monday, April 23, 2012 at Genesis Good Samaritan ER Zanesville following complications from a 2-month illness with a brain tumor.

He was born Sunday, February 08, 1948 in Louisville KY the son of James P. and Jane M. (Shippen) Natalie.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Trinity High School, a 1969 graduate of Bellamine College where he received his B.A., a 1976 graduate of the University of Louisville with a masters degree in family counseling. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where he was a lector, a member of the parish council and also served on the festival committee. Joe was a supporter of Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans High School and Trinity High School, Louisville Ky, and a life long avid fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals. Joe was a licensed professional counselor for the Muskingum County Juvenile Court. He was a past and current member of United Way, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Muskingum County Community Foundation Council & the Genesis Advisory Board.

Mr. Natalie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Laura (Black) Natalie, whom he married June 28, 1980, a daughter Paige N. Natalie; his seven younger siblings, Mary Loraine (Mike) Isaac of Louisville KY, Rose Ann (Alan) Lovesee of Rockville MD, Vincent P. Natalie of Louisville, KY; Elizabeth (Kevin) Gibbs of Temperance MI; Robert (Karen) Natalie of Jacksonville FL, Howard (Melanie) Natalie of Louisville KY and Jane (John) Bennett of Louisville KY; a brother-in-law Thom (Tami) Black of Zanesville. Nieces and nephews Kadie Black; Theresa, Natalie, Mike and Lori Isaac; Nick Lovesee, Catherine Gibbs, Andrew & Tyler Natalie; Jack, Madeleine, Mary Claire, Dominic Joseph, and Max Natalie; William, Mathew and Lillian Bennett.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by two infant nephews: Jonathan and Nathanial Gibbs.

Friends may call Sunday April 29th from 2-4 & 6-8pm with Christian Vigil service at 7:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, April 30th at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North 5th St. with Fr. Jordan Turano as celebrant. Burial will conclude in the Zanesville Memorial Park Zanesville.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth Street, Zanesville or Bishop Rosecrans Foundation, 1040 Main Street, Zanesville. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.HillisHardwickFH.com