Natalie Ventimiglia
November 19, 1972 – June 9, 2025
Natalie Ventimiglia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 19, 1972. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Michigan State University before moving to San Francisco, where she lived for ten years. During her time there, she met her husband, Philip Martin (divorced in 2018), and welcomed her first son, Oliver. In 2007, Natalie relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she had her second son, Clive, and began to focus fully on her work as a glass artist. She was deeply passionate about her art, her family, her Sicilian heritage, and the many close friendships she maintained throughout her life—including enduring connections with friends from high school.
Natalie was adventurous, open-hearted, and unafraid to take risks. She embraced the unconventional, nurtured a deep spiritual life, and continually sought meaningful connections and personal growth. In recent years, she faced the challenges of mental illness. She is now at peace.
Natalie is survived by her beloved sons, Oliver James Martin and Clive Wynn Martin; her father, James Rummler, and stepmother, Kim Rummler; her mother, Amelia Reer, and stepfather, Chris Reer; her brother, Marc Rummler, and sister in law Jill Rummler; her stepsister, Taylor Graf; her nieces Ava Rummler and Amelia Rummler; her ex-husband, Philip Martin; and a large extended family who loved her deeply.
A celebration of Natalie’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Althea Center in Denver, Colorado. All are welcome to attend. We encourage you to wear colors that celebrate Natalie’s life – any color that makes you feel connected to Natalie’s memory are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Natalie’s memory to the Mustard Seed Women’s Shelter in Saginaw, Michigan: themustardseedshelter.org.
I’m so sorry Jim and Mili and Marc. I’m praying that you all can find some comfort and peace in this terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her sons as well.
Dearest Friends Mili and Chris,
We are so deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your lovely Natalie. There are no words to tell you how very sorry we are.
We want to wrap our arms around you with love and comfort. Sending our love and prayers to you and your family, Margie and Randy
Dear Jim and Family,
We are so saddened for your loss. I loved Natalie’s smile, and her creativity. My heart feels the loss of her. We will always have loving memories of Natalie.
Hugs 🫂
Carol, John and the Schneller family
Dear Milli, Chris, Marc and Jill and family, Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of your loss of your beautiful and beloved Natalie. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. May God be at your side and comfort you all . May He hold your hands and surround you with His loving arms and gently help you through this very painful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy and love are with you. Carol and Ron
We’re are so sad to hear of Natalie’s passing. We will remember her beautiful spirit always. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Lisa , Trevor and girls. ❤️❤️
I was lost for words when I heard about Natalie’s passing. I have so many great memories of her that I will keep forever.