Mr. Bart G. Natoli

July 26, 1936 - February 2, 2022

Bart G. Natoli, 85, of Lenox died at his home in the arms of his loving wife Nan on February 2, 2022. Born on July 26, 1936 in Oswego, NY to the late Bartholomew and Ida Jean Natoli (Rice), he graduated from Oswego High School in 1954. Bart married the former Nanette Ferris on January 23, 1958 at St. Louis Church in Oswego, NY. Bart and Nan recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Bart received his Bachelor’s Degree from Oswego State College in 1969. Upon graduation he landed his dream job as an Industrial Arts instructor at Lenox Memorial High School where he taught for 33 years. Bart felt fortunate to pass on his love of woodworking and fine craftsmanship to all of his students. He was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. He enjoyed woodworking, swimming at the YMCA, gardening, watching any high school, college or professional sporting event and he especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Besides his wife, Nan, Bart is survived by his children; Mickey C. Natoli (Patricia) of Salem, NH., Mary L. Hocking of Lenox, Lois M. Ostrander (Bob) of Longmeadow, MA., eight grandchildren; Brennan (Alba), Brianna, and Brayla Natoli, Brittany Hocking (Shane), Jonathan Hocking, and Bryant, Kyle (Gabby), and Connor Ostrander, great granddaughter; Carmen Lucia Natoli, siblings; James Natoli., Georgianna Bartholomew, Teresa Natoli, and Ann Bush. Besides his parents, Bart is predeceased by his siblings Leonard, Joseph & Nancy Natol, Jean Luther, and Mary Bush. The funeral for Bart Natoli will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at St. Ann’s Church at 11:00 am with Monsignor John Bonzagni, officiating. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 8th from 4:00pm-6:00pm in St. Ann’s Church in Lenox. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bart’s memory may be made to either St. Ann’s Church or YMCA of Pittsfield, both in care of the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.