Natalie G. (Grava) Rosenberg of Melrose died at the Newton Health Care & Rehab. Center in Newton on Saturday, December 16th, 2006 after a long illness. She would have celebrated her 92nd birthday on Christmas Day. Natalie was born in Stonington, Maine to the late Joseph & Vittoria (Broda) Grava & raised in Bradford, (Haverhill) MA. She graduated from Haverhill High School. Mrs. Rosenberg was a long-time member of the choir at Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford. After her marriage in 1941, she moved to Melrose and was a resident there for over 60 years. Natalie was the beloved wife of the late Hyman Rosie Rosenberg and the devoted mother of her three children. David Rosenberg, Jane Sowyrda & Arlene Zafiropoulo & her husband James of Melrose. She was the cherished grandmother of Kevin Sowyrda, Dawn Holdsworth, David Rosenberg, Gia Rosenberg, William Zafiropoulo & his wife Eve, Steven Zafiropoulo & his fiance Ana Moreno. She was also the proud great grandmother of Alyssa & Samuel Holdsworth. She leaves a son-in-law Walter Sowyrda & daughter-in-law Diane Gates. Natalie was pre-deceased by her siblings, Adele Stella, Velma Fegan & Walter Grava. She is also survived by several nieces & nephews. Natalie was a talented musician & appeared on WBZ Radio for many years as the Sunshine Morning Opener. She was a long time charter member of The Most Blessed Sacrament Church & The Womens Guild. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Sat., Dec. 23rd at 10AM in Most Blessed Sacrament Church 1155 Main St., Wakefield. Family & friends invited. Following the Mass, there will be an opportunity to meet with the family. There will be no other visiting hours & burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Natalies memory may be made to The Alzheimers Association 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. For directions or to sign Natalies guest book, visit www.gatelyfh.com Visitation: None None