Natalie J. Wheeler, age 39,
of 808 Winifred Dr. Webster (formerly of Ovid) passed away Tuesday,
January 10 at Strong Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Born February 3, 1972 in Neptune, New Jersey, Natalie was raised in
Florida where she developed a passion for swimming, surfing and
diving. When she and her husband moved to New York from Florida
five years ago, Natalie brought the warmth with her. Her smile and
sunny personality captivated many New Yorkers, helping her make
friends wherever she went. In addition to her love of the water,
Natalie also enjoyed flying and singing---wowing many karaoke crowds
with her voice. More than any of her hobbies; however, Natalie
deeply loved her children, Katlyn and Nikolas, who survive her. In
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Natalie leaves behind her beloved husband
Christopher D. Wheeler, her father Jose Navarrete Vistoso,
step-father Michael Connelly, brothers Shawn and Patrick Connelly,
aunt Deborah Harris, Uncle Timothy (Robin) Gennell and family,
mother-in-law Shirley Wheeler, sisters-in-law, Denise (Dee)
Williams, Carrie (Ismael) Carmenatty, brothers-in-law; Tim (Kelly)
Wheeler and Kevin (Kelly) Wheeler, and many nieces, nephews and
cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Karen Genell
Connelly. A memorial service will be held at the Covert Funeral
Home, 7199 South Main Street, Ovid at 4:00 PM, Monday, January 16,
with Pastor Diane Walker officiating. A time of fellowship will be
held at the Ovid Federated Church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a trust for
Natalie’s children. Contributions should be sent c/o Shirley
Wheeler, 8253 Brokaw Road, Interlaken, NY 14847.
In light of Natalie’s illness, the family asks friends to
kindly consider the lasting gift of organ donation. |