Natalie Villella

Natalie Jean Croce-Pinto, age 56, a resident of Frederic, WI, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.

Natalie was born on May 30th, 1966 in Camden, New Jersey and raised in Eastern Washington State.

Natalie was a passionate cook, loving mother, good friend and giving person. She enjoyed music, reading, makeup, fashion, going to the beach and the mountains.

Natalie was the life of any event she attended and had a personality that would light up any room. Anyone who knew Natalie knew she would give you the shirt off her back and ask nothing in return, she was selfless. Natalie was a survivor! She was strong! As we remember Natalie, remember generosity and love.

Natalie is preceded in death by her parents, Margo and James Pinto of WA; daughter, Monica Villella; and aunt, Geree Ploughman of NJ.

She is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Garcia and Maria Villella of WI; sons, Richard Corlett of MN, Antonio Villella and Francesco Villella of WI; brother, James H Pinto of WA; sisters, Jessica Knight of WA and Donna Mosley of NJ; 6 nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM (Visitation from 1:00 -2:00 PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI with Father Joseph Poisson officiating. Interment will follow at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Webster. There will be a small reception following burial at St. John’s Catholic Church in Webster.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.