Natalina Crasci

Natalina Crasci (nee;Surace)  age 93, of Fort Lee, passed on Wednesday February 19, 2025.  Born in Ceramida, Calabria, Italy , Natalina migrated to the United States when she was 16 years old. She found herself in a new world not knowing the language or customs, yet that didn’t stop her from embracing her new country where she ultimately grew to love her beloved Fort Lee. She worked very hard her whole life. She married her  loving husband Rosario  and had two cherished children Joseph and Lyn Crasci.  She had many roadblocks along the way but her faith and work ethic pushed her forward. Losing her loving husband at a young age left her supporting the whole family. Natalina never buckled and became stronger where eventually she became an integral part of the family restaurant in New York City, where she worked for 35 years and loved every minute of it. The glue that held her together was her strong faith in the church, God and the Saints. She was a devoted catholic and read the bible nightly and never missed a mass. She truly loved being catholic. Natalina always and even in the hospital wanted and had a picture of Padre Pio by her side.  She is survived by her loving children Joseph and Lyn Crasci. Predeceased by her cherished husband Rosario Crasci. 

                   A funeral mass will be held on Monday February 24^th at  11 AM  in Madonna  R.C. Church On The Hill in Fort Lee , NJ.   For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.