Debra Nati

LANSINGBURGH – Debra Jane (Moeller) Nati, "Mo", went home to the Lord on May 30, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie, the beloved wife of Frank A. Nati, III and the devoted mother of Lucas Charles Nati, fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in November 1, 1956 to her dear parents, Jean and Charlie Bill Moeller. Debbie was a graduate of Beardstown High School. She lived in Long Beach, CA for five years and moved to the Capital Region in 1980. Debbie worked locally in the food industry including Polacsek Farms, C.W. Rickels, Cariota Fruit Distributors and the Lansingburgh Schools. Her most cherished job was being a mother to her son, Lucas. A graduate of the HVCC Clown College, "Dayli" brought great joy to many at area hospitals, nursing homes and special events. A devoted member of the Redeeming Love Gospel Church in Troy, "Mo" shared her love for the Lord and people by leading the clown ministry. In addition to her husband, son and parents, Debbie is survived by her sisters Cindy (Tom) Terwelp of Quincy, IL and Teresa Wilkerson (John Martin) of Altamonte Springs, FL. Also surviving are her in-laws Frank A. Nati, Jr. and Gloria Kelly, Michele and Bill Isles, Robert and Esther Nati, Lisa and Jeff Bink and her nieces and nephews, David, Amanda, Amy, Kristin, Jeffrey and Justin and numerous dear friends.
A celebration of "Mo's" life will be held on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lucas Nati Tuition Fund, c/o Pioneer Savings Bank, 21 Second Ave., Troy, NY 12180.