Born: February 12, 1918

Died: May 29, 2010

Services: Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers and Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

STRUTHERS - Natale Agresta, 92, of Struthers entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2010. Natale was born in Plati, Reggio Colabria, Italy on February 12, 1918, the son of Rose Catanzariti and Francesco Agresta. He came to this area in 1938 and worked for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company for over 30 years. He later co-owned and operated Industrial Services. Natale married his first wife, the former Antoinette Siciliano in 1942 and she died in January of 1966. His second wife, the former Elisa Lentini, whom he married in 1967, died in June of 1979. Natale was passionate about politics and history and often welcomed an honest and open discussion whenever he gathered with family and friends. He truly believed that politics was a way of changing the lives of people for the better. His outgoing spirit of warmth and generosity won over the hearts of the adults and children who simply called him, Nat. He lived by his philosophy, that no matter how little you have, there's always enough to share with others. Papa, as he was known to his grandchildren, was a voracious reader and loved gardening, playing his guitar and harmonica. He loved his family, friends and his church. He also loved his ethnic heritage. Left to honor and cherish his memory are his son, Dr. Frank (Georgeann) Agresta of Poland; his daughter, Rosemarie, with whom he made his home, and his son Anthony, also of Struthers. He leaves behind two grandchildren, Antoinette Agresta of Culver City, California and Gabrielle Agresta of Boardman. Natale leaves his sister, Sara Perri and several family members in Hamilton Ontario, Canada. Also left to cherish his memory are caretakers, Barbara and Donna. Preceding Natale in death are his parents, his brothers, Domenic, Pasquale and Anthony and two sisters, Maria Trimboli and Catarina Barbero. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of nurses, nurses aides and sitters of the 4th and 6th floors of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman for the care and compassion given to our father. A special thank you is extended to Natale's physician, Dr. Alex Vrable, who Natale considered his special friend

Memorials: Family requests monetary offerings to: Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 or charity of donor's choice.

Cemetery: Poland Riverside Cemetery (Map)

Location: Clemente Funeral Home, Struthers (Map)

Church: Christ Our Savior Parish (St. Nicholas Church) (Map)