Ben Natoli, 74, of Clifton passed away September 12, 2010. Born in Passaic, he lived all of his life in Clifton.

A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Ben was a Honorary Member of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Council #2644, Knights of Columbus, Wallington, a member of the Richfield AARP #4192, Clifton, the Happy Time Seniors, and the Leisure Time Friends of Clifton, where he helped in the kitchen for many years. Ben was a Maintenance Electrician for the Passaic Board of Education for 35 years, retiring in 2000.

Beloved husband for 53 years of Lois (Ellington). Devoted father of Benjamin of FL, Richard of Vernon, Patti Anderson and her husband Dr. Ron Anderson of TX. Dear brother of Lena Fiori of Clifton, Sam of Livingston, and the late Sabastian, Gracie Salatino, and Francesco. Loving grandfather of Jason Natoli and Jessica Burke, Nina, Emily, Ross, and Kyle Natoli, Carson and Casey Anderson. Also survived by sisters in law Mary and Josephine Natoli, many nieces and nephews, and his Best Little Buddy, Rocky.

Funeral Service Wednesday Evening 8:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Cremation Private. If desired, donations in Ben's memory to your favorite charity, would be greatly appreciated. www.shookfh.com