Natalie Alice Puente of Greenwich, CT died suddenly on Dec. 9, 2018. She was a senior student athlete at UCLA. She was a 2015 graduate of Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich.
Natalie was a varsity athlete on UCLA’s women’s crew team. She was a loving daughter, sister and loyal friend to all. She welcomed everyone with a smile that would light up the room. She will be remembered for her beauty both inside and out.
She is survived by her loving parents, Anibal and Mary Alice Puente, devoted siblings Megan and Sean, and grandparents Oscar and Ana Puente and Benedict Reynolds. She also leaves behind many devoted family members, friends and of course her beloved Orvis and Luna.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 4 to 8 p.m., at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Road #3. A mass of Christian burial will held Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church 469 North St.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: UCLA Rowing (tinyurl.com/UCLARowingNataliePuente) or American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (Afsp.org)
