Florence Genzel Natiello, age 89, of Huntingtown, MD passed away January 14, 2013 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. She was born July 11, 1923 in Pigeon Grove, IL to Peter and Elsie (Woodard) Genzel. She was raised and received her education in Milford, IL. Florence enlisted in the Navy on March 16, 1944 and was stationed at the Washington Navy Yard as a Communications Specialist. It was at the Navy Yard where she met Thomas E. Natiello. Florence was discharged from the Navy on February 19, 1946. Florence and Thomas were married February 23, 1946 and they resided in Lyndhurst, NJ. Florence loved Bingo and would drive a fifteen passenger van to Trenton, NJ and Pennsylvania to play. Her husband, Thomas passed away on April 6, 1985. Florence moved to Huntingtown with her daughter in 1991. While living in Huntingtown, Florence played bingo in Owings, Huntingtown and Charlotte Hall. She also enjoyed watching game shows and spending time with her family. Her favorite dessert and snack were chocolate cupcakes.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Ernest Natiello and two sons Gregory A. and James M. Natiello. She is survived by a daughter Linda J. Boyce of Huntingtown, MD; a son Thomas L. Natiello of NY; seven granddaughters, Lisa M. Boyce of Huntingtown, Cheri Boyce Shifflett and husband Larry of Huntingtown, Shelly and husband Joseph, Jr. of NJ, Christy and husband Jason of VA, Michelle and Helene Natiello both of NY and Melissa Brown and husband Jeff of FL. Also surviving are twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.