Joseph Natalie, 97 passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Hartford Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Hartford on June 21,1924, son of Dominic and Angelina Natale.  He was raised in Hartford, graduated from Bulkeley High School, class of 1942, with Honors, and attended Trinity College on a Scholarship. He was drafted into the Navy, spending most of his 3 years of service in the South Pacific. Joe continued his education, graduating from Trinity and becoming a Math Teacher at Hartford Public High for over 30 years. Joe was also an accomplished Artist and after moving to Wethersfield, he joined the Wethersfield Art League and was a member for more than 30 years.

Besides his parents, Joe is pre-deceased by his sisters Mary, Ann, and Elizabeth; his brothers Dom and Charles. He is survived by his sisters Helen, of Wethersfield; Grace, of Old Saybrook; and Dolores, of Newington; and his brother John (Barbara) of E. Orleans, MA. As well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services are private, and arrangements are being handled by Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home