Natalie Ellen Manning Mezzomo, a native Connecticut resident, passed away in her Columbia home on Thursday August 15, 2014. She was 79 years old. Natalie enjoyed music, gardening, traveling, volunteering, reading, puzzles and games. She also enjoyed spending time with her pets and family. Natalie is survived by her six daughters, five sons-in-law, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and four of her five siblings. She will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Peter Mezzomo, in Pautipaug Cemetery in Franklin. There are no calling houirs. Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 A.M. with a gathering immediately following at the new Franklin Fire House. Natalie has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Franklin Senior Center or other local senior centers.