Natalie DeNatalie Depman (nee La Paglia), 96, died in Naples, FL, on September 20, 2026. She was born on Christmas Day in 1929 and grew up in South Philadelphia. As a young woman, Natalie performed in operas and operettas in Philadelphia and her love of opera and music stayed with her for the rest of her life. In 1950 she married Albert Depman, eventually settling in Merchantville, NJ, where they raised their four children.
Her life was intertwined with her husband’s and children’s lives, church and community activities and travel. Natalie was predeceased by her husband Al and son Mark, as well as her parents and four siblings. Survivors include her son Albert (Barbara), Rochester, MN; daughter-in-law Kim Adams, Northfield, VT; son John (Betsy), Bel Air, MD; daughter Cecilia Bennett (Rick), Naples, FL; long time companion Peter Fagan, Providence, RI; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in her name may be made to the Conservancy of SW Florida. Full obituary.
