BATOR, Natalie E
Abt 1930 - 2024 (94 years)-
Name BATOR, Natalie E Birth Abt 1930 New York 
Gender Female Death 28 Jul 2024 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Person ID I127104 Laur from Germany Last Modified 31 Jul 2024
Father BATOR, Ignatius, b. Abt 1889, Poland d. 22 Aug 1950, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 61 years) Mother WIEGEL, Victoria, b. Abt 1904, Poland d. Yes, date unknown Family ID F26048 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family CERTO, Andrea Henry P d. 2009 Marriage 18 Jan 1952 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1952
Carrying an arm bouquet of white
orchids to complement her Belgian
lace gown, Miss Natalie E, Bator
was united in marriage this morning
with Mr. Andrea P. Certo. The
ceremony was solemnized at 10
o'clock at Holy'Trinity church.
The Rev. Vincent Cyman officiated
at the ceremony "between the
daughter of Mrs. Ignatius Bator,
Welch avenue, and the late Mr,
Bator, and the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Certo, Portage road. Assisting
Father Cyman were the Rev. Connie
Kwiatkowski and the Rev. Bernard
SierakowskL .
Miss Stella Wrobel, soloist, was
accompanied by Mr. Aloysius Mazurowski.
Given in marriage by her brotherin-
law, Mr. Walter Bryk, the bride
was attended by Miss Hejen Zadum,
maid of honor, Miss'Elizabeth Certo,
and Miss Mary Borgese, bridesmaids,
and Sandra Bryk, flower girl.
The bride's gown of Belgian lace
over skinner satin had delicate sprays
of matching lace appliqued on the
sheer yoke. The bouffant lace skirt
fell from a shaped satin inset
low the waistline into a long train.
Her matching lace fingertip length
illusion fell from a lace queen's
crown trimmed with seed pearls.
The bridal attendants were gowned
in emerald green nylon tulle gowns,
the bodices of which were shirred
with insets of velveteen flowen and
were styled with portrait necklines.
Their headpieces were velveteen
flowen with dainty face veils. Miss
Zadum carried golden rapture roses
while the bridesmaids and flower
girl carried talisman roses.
Dr. Joseph V. Marra was the best
man. The ushera were Mr. Henry
Borgese and Mr. Angelo Pelligrino.
Peter Certo was the ringbearer.
The church was enhanced with
white pompons, gladioli and chrysanthemuns
banked with palms and
woodwardia fern. After the ceremony
the breakfast was held in the
church hall. The reception was
held at Hotel Niagara ballroom,
which was decorated with white
flowen and chrysanthemum.
The mother of the bride chose for
daughter's wedding a royal blue
suit with black accessories. The
bridegroom's mother wore a gray
suit with black accessories. Each
wore an orchid corsage.
For traveling the bride selected
a cocoa brown suit with green accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. Certo will
reside at 1732 Welch avenue.
Children 1. CERTO, Peter I, b. Abt 1954, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 5 Jul 2017, Grand Island, Erie County, NY (Age 63 years)2. CERTO, Cathy 3. CERTO, Andrea 4. CERTO, Marie 5. CERTO, Joseph 6. CERTO, Ken 7. CERTO, Dr Margaret 8. CERTO, Mark Family ID F44815 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 22 Jan 2025
- Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1952
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Notes - Natalie Certo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Victoria (Wiegel) Bator.
Natalie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 18, 1952 she married her beloved husband, Andrea Henry ‘Hank’ P. Certo at the former Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Certo predeceased her in 2009 after 57 memorable years together raising their eight children and supporting her husband in operating Certo Brothers Distributing Company. Natalie was an avid reader, excellent cook and happy homemaker who enjoyed knitting, traveling with her husband, as well as wintering in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Natalie is survived by seven children, Cathy (late Ron) Vilardo, Andrea ‘Hank’ (Shayne) Certo, Marie (Ken) DeMont, Joseph (Nancy) Certo, Ken (Tracy) Certo, Dr. Margaret Certo and Mark (Kristin) Certo; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was sadly predeceased by her son, Peter I. (Rose) Certo and her two sisters, Lillian (late Walter) Bryk and Charlotte Strassburg.
The family wishes to thank Natalie’s dedicated care aide, Kathy Ruggerio for her love and support, as well as the nursing staff at N.F. Memorial Hospital and Schoellkopf Health Center for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 3 from 10-11 AM in St. Raphael’s Parish, 3840 Macklem Avenue Niagara Falls, NY, where Natalie’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM. Private entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice at niagarahospice.org. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
- Natalie Certo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Victoria (Wiegel) Bator.