Natale Criss Coralino Jr.

Natale “Criss” Corallino Jr., 85, of Troy, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters. Criss was born in his parents’ home on November 29, 1940, in Evertsville, West Virginia, the son of Natale “Criss” Corallino Sr. and Mary Bilotti Corallino. Criss graduated from Morgantown High School in 1958 and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. He attended D.T. Watson in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and earned a degree in physical therapy. On August 21, 1965, Criss married the love of his life, Carole Irene Longpre Corallino. They shared 60 wonderful years of marriage, building a beautiful life and family together. Criss was successful both professionally and financially and was fortunate to retire at the young age of 42. Retirement allowed him and Carole to enjoy many years of travel, family, and the places they loved most. Since 1991, they spent their winters in Dana Point, California, while Troy, Michigan, remained their home since 1975. Criss will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carole; his three daughters, Natalie (Ken Seesholtz), Mary (Joseph Emanuele), and Danielle (Steve Bender); and his grandchildren, Chelsea (Pat Davison), Kendra (Garrett Schneider), Brianna Seesholtz, Dean Emanuele, Dominic Emanuele, Dario Emanuele, Milana (Gage Elenbaas), Carlina Bender, and Gianna Bender. He was also a proud great-grandfather to Austin and Colton Davison and Hailey and Hunter Schneider. Criss had one brother, Robert (Cathy) and nieces Christine (Brian Woods) and Katrina. Criss’s greatest legacy is the love he shared with his family and the many memories he created throughout his 85 years. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. Celebrations of Criss’s life were held in Dana Point, California, where he and Carole spent their winters since 1991, and in Troy, Michigan, their home for more than 50 years. His final resting place is East Oak Grove Cemetery in Morgantown, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Criss’s memory.