Janice (Natale) Zimmerman, 77, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Hartford Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Hartford on January 30, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Angeline (Franco) Natale. Affectionately known as “Zimm” by most who knew her, Janice graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1965. She worked for Royal Insurance, American Mutual, Bank of America and most recently as a lunch aide with the Rocky Hill public schools. She enjoyed bowling and playing tennis, was a dog lover and Corvette lover, owning many through the years. She was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees. Janice enjoyed Sunday dinners and holidays with her family; she cherished time outside in the sunshine, and especially loved summer rentals at Point O’Woods Beach.
Janice will be forever missed by her two brothers, John Natale and wife Janice and Nick Natale and wife Sherry; her brother-in-law, Frank Kolakowski, Jr.; two nieces, Angela Natale and Kim Bell; her nephew, Frank Kolakowski, III and wife Julie; her great-nephews, great-niece and many dear cousins, as well as her neighbor’s dog Major, who she referred to as her boyfriend. In addition to her parents, Janice was predeceased by her sister, Camille Kolakowski, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved dog, Pooch.
The funeral service will be Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Donations in Janice’s memory may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory of Janice, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com
