Natalie Rose Sutton

Natalie Rose Sutton

“Tillie”rnrnHer life was lived in service to others and family was priority one.rnrnShe worked until she was 70 as a waitress. Her tips went into personalized banks for her grandchildren; they’d use it for spending money while with her at Long Beach Island. She didn’t particularly like the shore, but she used her “popsicle” money to rent a house that she used as a magnet for her family.rnrnAnother opportunity for her to gather her family together was her “mandatory” Sunday dinners. If you wanted Mom Mom’s roast beef, you’d better be there.rnrnShe played the lottery regularly, just so she could give away her winnings.rnrnShe loved the Lord and said the Rosary daily. A priest could find no more loyal a friend than Tillie.rnrnThe child of Polish immigrants, she passed on the traditions to her children by teaching them the language and singing Polish songs. Even in her later years she tapped her feet as she watched Polka dancing on TV.rnrnShe satisfied her sweet tooth with hard candy and vanilla ice cream.rnrnA young man named John walked into the candy store where a young Natalie was working. They’d soon marry and be blessed by three daughters; Dorothy Burbage (David), Elaine Lipka (Warren) and Jane Danser (Richard); grandchildren, Brenda Burbage, David Burbage Jr., Jennifer Orzechowski (Robert), Richard Danser, Nicholas Lipka, Natalie Lipka, and Matthew Danser; great-grandchildren, Tyler Burbage, David and Alexandria Woodward and Ella Orzechowski and soon to be born “Baby O” #2. She also is survived by her sister-in-law, Marie Sutton; and many loving nieces and nephews.rnrnShe was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alexandra Tulodziecki and siblings, Karol, Jean Gasiorowski, Josephine Brown, and Estelle Severns.rnrnCome celebrate 89 family-centered years from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Sweeney Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Peters Church. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.rnrnIn lieu of flowers, donations made in Tillie’s name to Southern Care Hospice, 190 Choate Circle, Suite B, Montoursville, PA 17754, would be appreciated.

5 Comments

  1. suzanne harmon allen says:

    I have many wonderful memories of Tille from working with her in the mid 60’s at W.T. Grant in Cinnaminson. She was the kindest person and always made me feel “special”. When her sister Jean wasn’t keeping guard at the candy dept. Tillie would snitch a few pieces of candy for me and the other cashiers to enjoy while we worked. She would always say” Just don’t let Mr. O”Brian see you eating on the job!”. She was slways so proud of her 3 girls!rnMy heartfelt sympathy to all of you.

  2. Diane Gasiorowski Pratt says:

    Aunt Elaine, Aunt Dorothy and Aunt Janie,rnrnI’m so sorry for the loss of your mother…what a beautiful woman she was. I treasure the memories of our Christmas Eve parties. I use to convince my friends to go to the Cinnaminson Deli just to say Hi to Aunt Tillie. Boy will she be missed! My sincere sympathy to all of you. May you be comforted knowing we’re remembering her. Love, Diane

  3. H. D Marinelli says:

    I remember Tillie from her Cinnaminson Deli days! She always had a nice smile and kind word for the customers. I worked at Shop N Bag for years and went there on my morning break along with a lot of my co workers….

  4. Frank & Ana Guenther says:

    Always in our thoughts and prayers.

  5. Sue Bray Nelson says:

    I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Tillie and Rosie for years at the “Mainline Deli”. She was a wonderful person and one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I remember splitting a liverwurst sandwich on rye with raw onions and “lotsa” mustard (as Tillie would say it) every morning with her before Carmine would come back in the kitchen and “catch” us eating! I have such wonderful memories of working with Tillie. I will cherish them forever. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared with such a special person. RIP, Tillie xxoo