Natale Cipriano, lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away on January 27th, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born on February 10, 1933. The son of the late Frank Cipriano and Johanna Cipriano. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane.
Natale is survived by his two sons, Frank Cipriano and Scott Cipriano (Angela Mortillaro); also by his sister, Josephine Doskey; 4 grandchildren, Gina Pazo, Amanda Howe, Emma Cipriano and Sophie Bush; 5 great-grandchildren Tomas, Alex, James, Frank and Nicholas; niece, Jan Aponte (Carlos); great-niece and nephew, Kira Riches (Tommy) and Carlos Aponte, Jr.; and great-great nephew, Cole Riches and many loving cousins.
Natale served in the US Coast Guard Reserves for several years. He worked at Avondale Shipyard in the department of fire safety and for the Louis J Roussel III Racing Stables at N.O. Fair Grounds for many years, which he dearly loved.
Nat also loved football and baseball and was a “huge” fan of NY Yankees. His son, Scott took Nat to see several games in New York and several different states. That was a wonderful thrill for him to be there and see the Yankees play.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and nurses of St. Joseph Hospice for their care and compassion given to Nat while he was with them.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation and services held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Visitation will be from 12:00pm until mass begins at 2:00pm. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family asks you to consider a donation to the Cancer Society or a charity of your choice in Natale’s name would be greatly appreciated.
The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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