Henderson, TN: Joseph “Joe” Frank Napoli, age 89, passed from this life at his home in Henderson on July 27, 2018.
He was born February 19, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Louis and Rose Arcolio Napoli. He was raised in Brooklyn and then joined the US Army in 1946. After serving two years, he returned home and married his beloved Marion Rose Catalano on April 29, 1948. He lived and enjoyed a good life residing mostly in New York and Florida. He was a commercial plumber by trade but also enjoyed doing brick and masonry work. He and Marion moved to Henderson, TN in 2004. He enjoyed watching major league baseball, especially the teams his grandson played on. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a good cook, Italian food was his specialty.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marion Napoli of Henderson; two sons John Louis Napoli and wife Alice of Margate, FL; Joseph Michael Napoli and wife Debbie of Coral Springs, FL; a daughter Virginia “Ginger” Napoli Burke and husband Alan of Patchogue, NY; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Louis John Napoli; two brothers Carmine Napoli and Louis Napoli; 4 sisters Nina Malafronte, Sadie Buttafuoco, Jean Simmon, and Grace Ciaffone; and a grandson Alan Burke.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson is serving the family. No public services are scheduled.