Craig T. Natoli

Craig T. Natoli, 32, of Norwich and Sherburne, died on Monday, May 11, 2026 following a seizure.

Born in Hamilton, NY, on March 8, 1994, Craig was a son of Joseph and Anna (Fogler) Natoli. Craig attended school in Sherburne-Earlville where he was very active in theater, plays, and musicals since elementary school. He graduated in 2012 and then attended Elmira College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in theater and English language. While in college, Craig spent his internship in New York City working with the “Shakespeare in the Park” troupe. A performer at heart, Craig was in countless shows during his life playing various roles- often being the lead. Craig and some of his friends all performed locally in Sherburne and Hamilton under the group name of “Bad.”

Since 2016, Craig was an associate at Stewart’s in Sherburne, where patrons knew he would make their day better. He enjoyed gaming, streaming, and was a huge Star Wars Fan.

In addition to his parents, Joseph and Anna Natoli, of Norwich, Craig is survived by his siblings, Jillian Natoli, of Norwich, Erica Natoli, of Norwich, and Joseph (Tammie) Natoli, of Sherburne; nieces and nephews, Gianna, Brayden, McKenna, Nora, Claire, Violet, and Elliana; grandmother, Antoinette Natoli; uncle, Michael (Cathy) Natoli, of Sherburne; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and countless friends including those he performed with. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Thomas (Rita) Fogler and Joseph Natoli, Sr.

Friends and family are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home, in Norwich, on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service to immediately follow.

Contributions in Craig’s memory may be made to the Norwich Theatre Company for a scholarship in Craig’s memory, 27 West Main Street, Suite 106, Norwich, NY 13815 or the Sherburne Music-Theater Society, PO Box 665, Sherburne, NY 13460.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Wilson Funeral Home.