Saratoga Springs, NY James "Jingles" Michael Natale Jr., passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He was 63. Born on Sept. 26, 1948 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late James J. and Rosa Gagne Natale. A member of the graduating class of 1967 at St. Peter's Academy, he was an outstanding football player and later inducted into the St. Peter's Academys Hall of Fame. A retired chef, cooking was one of his many passions and being a chef was one of his proudest accomplishments. Jingles was loved by all who met him and he touched many lives with his infectious smile and charm. When Jingles met someone for the first time he would welcome them into his heart and they would feel as though they just made a lifelong friend. He would do anything to help his friends in any way he could. He loved sports, especially golf and enjoyed sharing these talents with his two daughters, and later in his life, with his three grandchildren, whom he cherished deeply. When asked by his many friends how his grandchildren were, there was an instant glow about him. Jingles is survived by his two daughters; Julie Natale-Dwyer (Tom) and Maria Natale; three grandchildren, Morgan, Samuel and Lucy Dwyer; three sisters, Mary-Louise (Michael) Coleman, Teresa (David) Periman and Rose (Rich) Mercier; one brother, Anthony Natale and several nieces and nephews. Survivors also include his former wife and mother of his two children, Nancy (John) Mahar and their son, Loren Mahar, as well as his long-time partner Carolyna Godlewski and lifelong friend Ridge Quoi and many other friends who filled his life with love and joy. Funeral services celebrating his life will be conducted at 11 am Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway 584-5373. The Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia will preside. There will be no calling hours. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.