STOW – Francis N. “Frank” Natale, DDS, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Rose (Salvatore) Natale.
Frank graduated from Don Bosco Preparatory High School in NJ. He continued his studies at Boston College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and furthered his education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After dental school Dr. Natale proudly served his country in the United States Air Force in both Spain and Germany. Dr. Natale enjoyed a long career in private practice and was a member of Massachusetts Dental Association. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as training his dogs, Hugo, Mack and Charlie. Frank was a member of the North Leominster Rod & Gun Club.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his three sons, Francis J. Natale and his wife, Heppy of Worcester, Robert P. Natale of West Boylston and Mark D. Natale and his wife, Michele Dougherty of MD; his two sisters, Mary Horosz and Susan Masciulli and her husband, Michael, all of NJ; and his grandchildren, Ana and Evan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife and the mother of his children, Marie (Grande) Natale and his wife of 23 years, Ann (Salkaus) Natale who passed away in 2018.
Relatives and friends are invited attend a memorial service at 11 AM on December 10, 2022, at St. Theresa, the Little Flower Church, 15 Still River Road, Rte. 110, Harvard, MA. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, or Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles-Sterling Funeral & Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling.