Richard A. “Dick” Natoli, 82,of Niles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Dick was born August 24, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Angeline (Muccio) Natoli. A proud graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1961, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University.

Dick dedicated 39 years of his professional career to General Motors, Packard Electric, where he worked as a process engineer and held three three patents for innovations in machine design. Dick was known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and passion for engineering.

A man of deep faith and community involvement, Dick was a member of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mt. Mount Carmel Church. He was also a member of the Professional Engineers, volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, and was active in Trout Unlimited Fishing Club. He enjoyed spending time in his neighborhood golf league and served on the Park Place Board of Directors. Dick was an avid car enthusiast and a devoted Cleveland sports fan.

Dick found great joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially trout fishing, golfing, woodworking, and carpentry. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna (Melillo) Natoli, whom he married on January 14, 1967; his son, Joseph Natoli and his wife Eli of Clarksburg, Maryland; his daughter, Jennifer Hendrickson and her husband Scott of Youngstown; his sister, Jolene Natoli of Florida; his brother-in-law, Jim Shaftic; his sister-in-law, Jan Natoli; five grandchildren, Angelina, Olivia, Julianna, Sabah, and Sophia; and two great-grandchildren, Karmello and Kreed.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Dominick, and Samuel Natoli, and a sister, Marilyn Shaftic.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles.

Arrangements handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

To share a memory, send a condolence, or make a donation to The Saint Pope John XXIII Parish Center Building Fund, please visit Dick's tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com