Natale Grifo
April 4, 1938 - November 28, 2024
Natale Grifo, age 86, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.
Born in Centuripe, Italy on April 4, 1938, he was a son of the late Rosario and Gracia (Spina) Grifo.
In his spare time, Natale enjoyed tinkering and repairing anything that needed fixing. He loved tending to his vegetable garden and making his own wine. Natale could often be found enjoying a cigar.
In addition to his parents, Natale was preceded in death by his wife, Emilia (Fusco) Grifo; and brother, Antonio Grifo. He is survived by his children, Rosario Grifo (Anna) and Robert Grifo; grandchildren, Sophia, Julian, and Alexander; sister, Mirta Cordoba (Nestor); and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. A second visitation will be held from 9 am until 10 am on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am, following the visitation, at Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
Mirta Grifó
My dear brother, you will be in my heart and mind for the rest of my life. God bless your soul!!!!. I know you are with mum,dad,our brother and your wife Emilia in peace. I send all my condolences to my nephews Robert, Rosario,his wife Anna and his sons Sofía,Julian and Alex. I love you!!!!❤️
Néstor Córdoba
Dear Natalio, you were an excellent person, you will be in my mind and in my heart for ever. God bless your soul!!!. Kisses to heaven!!!
Ezequiel Cordoba
Dear uncle! We love you and we will miss you very much. In my life I remember seeing you 3 times, 2 of them when I was an adult and yet I feel that those times were as if I had seen you every day. I stay in my head, the memories together that were few but very important, the smell of cigar in your car, when you shaved me with your razor and cut everything off, the talks with my mother in your garage, and the tangos we listened to while we went to the supermarkets. We will miss you, your nephew eze
John J. Ricco & Family
Natale was such a fantastic human being, full of wit & wisdom. He had such a great sense of humor and a warm and graceful way about him. I am thankful for the many memories made together! The wine, the cigars, all the good times and many laughs, will always be cherished remembrances.
Rest in Peace Natale!🙏🏼😞
The Ricco Family sends our deepest condolences to Robbie, Rosario & Family
Vanesa cordoba
Dear uncle!!! We love you and we will miss you very much!!!
God bless your soul! Kisses to heaven.
I love you ❤️
Paul McGinnis
I’m so very sorry for your loss. It really feels like yesterday we were all in the basement smoking, drinking and having a great time. Your father was quite the joker and always good for a laugh. Sending thoughts, prayers and condolences.
Matias Cordoba
Dear uncle: I hope you rest in peace with those who are no longer here, and that from heaven you support those of us who remain in the earthly world… my deepest condolences to my cousins Rosario, Robert and families.