Natalie Laudano Corda Rhoades, 81, of 139 Park PL., Cheshire, died at Mid-State Hospital on Jan. 16, 2015. She was the wife of Richard D. Rhodes. Natalie was born in New Haven, Oct. 1, 1933 the daughter of the late Albert and Celeste Funaro Laudano, grew up in the Morris Cove section of New Haven, resided in Hamden most of her life and in Cheshire the last 17 years. She was employed at Conn Blue Cross, Blue Sheild for 20 years and loved cooking, especially for her loving family. Beside her husband, she is survived by her children, Roseanne (Robert) Stetzer of Wlfg., Albert Corda of Fredericksberg, VA., Joseph Corda Jr.(Jane) of Higganum and Scott Corda (Michelle) of Killingworth and 7 grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her first husband, Joseph Corda Sr., and a brother, Albert Laudano. Funeral Tuesday at 10:45 from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 11:30. Interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, Ct.