Natalie Gennerella

Natalie Gennerella, 69 formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday Sept 22, at Providence Place in Pottsville.

She was born on August 6, 1956, in Pottsville, a daughter of Teresa Mercuri, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Natale "Chris" Mercuri.

She was a 1974 graduate of Blue Mountain Area High School.

Natalie devoted much of her professional life to the restaurant business including the former Villa Montagna, Roman Delight, the Country Squire, and Schuylkill Country Club. She retired in the service of caring for young children as a Nursery Room Attendant at the Schuylkill Racquet Club and Fitness Center in Orwigsburg.

She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven and its women's auxiliary.

Natalie was known for her deep dedication to her faith and her profound love for her family. She loved her husband, girls, and grandchildren fiercely. Despite her many limitations, she always made sure she was the most stylish one in the room and enjoyed the blessings of life.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. "Lucky" Gennerella in 2020, and a sister, Mary Rinaldo in 2018.

Surviving in addition to her beloved mother are two daughters, Alexandra Patrocino and her husband Willy, Schuylkill Haven, Angela Hufnagle and her husband Eric, Auburn: her three grandchildren, Marcus and Elliot Patrocino, and Adaline Hufnagle; two sisters, Antonette "Tina" Mercuri, Schuylkill Haven and Rosina Mercuri, Pottsville, along with a brother, Domenico Mercuri, Pottsville; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.

Natalie's family would also like to thank the staff at Green Valley, Providence Place, and Compassus Hospice for the compassion and care they provided to her.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept 29th, at 10:30AM from St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, with Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9-10:15AM at the church. Interment will follow mass at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrance in the form of contributions in memory of Natalie be made to Dementia Society of America, 188 N. Main St. Doylestown, PA 18901.

Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.