Natalie Gancarz Kimman

September 18, 2015

Natalie Gancarz Kimman, 90, passed away after being diagnosed with cancer just weeks prior. Natalie personified "grace" and demonstrated this throughout her life and even during her death. She was born on August 22, 1925 to Anna (Siwek) and Daniel Gancarz. She lived much of her life in Syracuse, with the exception of her married years, when she lived on Melvin Avenue in the village of Liverpool, with her much-adored husband of 30 years, Robert Kimman. Natalie was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus her entire life. She worked as an executive secretary for Procter and Gamble for 38 years, retiring in 1981. She and her husband loved to travel and enjoyed many vacations together throughout their married years. Natalie, although never having had children of her own, loved children and was very close to all her nieces and nephews and her friends' children, treating them as if they were her own. Natalie will best be remembered for her love of people. She had an innate ability to make a friend and keep a friend, as evidenced by the countless cards, letters, and phone calls she received for her recent birthday and during her illness. Natalie was predeceased by her husband, Robert and her brothers: Louis, Rudolph, Stephen, and Daniel. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and numerous wonderful friends. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 30, at 9:30 a.m., at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; followed by burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. At Natalie's request, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to her beloved Sacred Heart Parish, 927 Park Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204.