Robert Natalicchio

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Longtime Midland Beach resident Robert A. Natalicchio, 80, of Toms River, N.J., a loving father, brother and grandfather who will be remembered for his quick wit and positive attitude, died Wednesday in the Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital, Browns Mills, N.J.

Born in Jersey City, he was brought to Midland Beach as a very young child and remained in that community until 10 years ago, when he moved to Toms River.

An alumnus of New Dorp High School, he retired in 2001 as a supervisor for Corpo Graphics, a Manhattan-based printing company, having worked four years there.

Mr. Natalicchio spent most of his career in the automobile business, having worked for 25 years at the former Four Season Lincoln-Mercury, West Brighton, and King Chevrolet, Stapleton, in several capacities including technical advisor, service manager and sales professional.

In his younger years, Mr. Natalicchio worked as a lifeguard at Midland Beach.

He was a veteran of the Army National Guard.

While living on the Staten Island, he had been a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary's R.C. Church, Midland Beach.

Mr. Natalicchio enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and cooking. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the football Giants. He also loved attending his grandchildren's events and games.

He was happiest when he was with his family and friends and his smile would light up a room,' said his son, Robert. He was always positive and quick witted and his life was an inspiration to all those whose lives he touched.'

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Carol Ann; his sons, Robert and Richard; his daughters, Carol Jean Natalicchio, Diane Moscola, Donna DiTomasso and Michelle Mojica; his brothers, Richard and Donald, and 10 grandchildren.

The funeral will be Monday from the Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, Tottenville, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary's Church. Arrangements included cremation.

Services: 10:30 AM Mass of Christian burial at St. Margaret Mary's R.C. Church on Monday July 13, 2015

Visitation: Sunday July 12, 2015 From 2-4 & 7-9 PM

Cemetery: Rosehill Crematory

Location: Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home

Church: St. Margaret Mary's RC Church