Natalie E. (Sbardella) Reo

93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sossio and Teresa (Martellucci) Sbardella.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Reo.

Natalie graduated from Central High School and was employed as a Secretary at BIF Industries before retiring in 1955.  She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and spending time with them.

She is survived by her loving children, Lynne Ricci and her husband Gene Basile of Cranston, Robin Autiello and her husband Stephen of North Providence, Mark Reo and his wife Roseann of Cranston, and Patti Sherwin and her husband Joseph of South Lake Tahoe, CA.  She was the loving grandmother of Tayla and Richard Reo of Cranston and Ben Sherwin of South Lake Tahoe, CA.  Natalie was the sister of Lori Badessa, Audrey Waterman, and the late Lucy Vitale and Gloria Melfi.

VISITING HOURS will be held on Thursday, February 1st from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, Cranston.  Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Natalie’s name to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, 595 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903.