Nicholas Naples Glastonbury Obituary

Nicholas Naples

<p>In sadness, Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Naples, Sr. 92, of Glastonbury CT born September 7, 1931, in Portland Maine passed peacefully on February 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Sangillo) Naples of Glastonbury, CT, his five children, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Portland Schools and served as an Army Medic (X-ray tech.) stationed in Germany during the Korean War.</p><p>Predeceased by parents Frank and Rachel (Bifulco) Naples of Naples Italy and Portland Maine,</p><p>and his brother John and (Rita) Naples and survived by his brother Philip Naples of Glastonbury and his late wife Betty. Survived by his children Frank (Karen) Naples of Glastonbury, Julie (Doug) Kuzoian of Rocky Hill, Lou Ann Naples of Old Saybrook, Sharon Naples of Wethersfield, and Nick (Jennifer) Naples, Jr. of Estero FL. The grandchildren whom "Poppy" adored are Doug "DJ" (Lizzie) Kuzoian, Michaela (Bryan) Nasznic, Paris Kuzoian, Jessica and Rachel Naples; Nicky III, Darrah, Bradley and Joey Naples.</p><p>Great-grandchildren, the light of his life, Trey and Nico Kuzoian, twins Laila and Hayes Nazsnic.</p><p>Nick Sr. was a Korean war Veteran, Army Medic, Entrepreneur, master mechanic and craftsman, who owned several businesses including a grocery store, pool hall, sporting goods store, Gulf and Sunoco gas stations, taxi service, auto repair, autobody, fleet of U-Haul’s, race cars, race horses, Old Mystic Marina, cabinetry and millwork shop and Nick Naples Remodeling Showcase in Glastonbury with his son Nick Jr. He loved numbers, was a competitive card player and skilled cribbage player and taught his passion to his children. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, boating, spending time with his family in Italy, speaking Napolitan and spending time with his family at home.</p><p>Friends and family may gather on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave. Glastonbury, CT. A service will be held in the funeral home immediately following the visitation. </p>
September 7, 1931 - February 7, 202409/07/193102/07/2024
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In sadness, Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Naples, Sr. 92, of Glastonbury CT born September 7, 1931, in Portland Maine passed peacefully on February 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Sangillo) Naples of Glastonbury, CT, his five children, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Portland Schools and served as an Army Medic (X-ray tech.) stationed in Germany during the Korean War.

Predeceased by parents Frank and Rachel (Bifulco) Naples of Naples Italy and Portland Maine,

and his brother John and (Rita) Naples and survived by his brother Philip Naples of Glastonbury and his late wife Betty. Survived by his children Frank (Karen) Naples of Glastonbury, Julie (Doug) Kuzoian of Rocky Hill, Lou Ann Naples of Old Saybrook, Sharon Naples of Wethersfield, and Nick (Jennifer) Naples, Jr. of Estero FL. The grandchildren whom "Poppy" adored are Doug "DJ" (Lizzie) Kuzoian, Michaela (Bryan) Nasznic, Paris Kuzoian, Jessica and Rachel Naples; Nicky III, Darrah, Bradley and Joey Naples.

Great-grandchildren, the light of his life, Trey and Nico Kuzoian, twins Laila and Hayes Nazsnic.

Nick Sr. was a Korean war Veteran, Army Medic, Entrepreneur, master mechanic and craftsman, who owned several businesses including a grocery store, pool hall, sporting goods store, Gulf and Sunoco gas stations, taxi service, auto repair, autobody, fleet of U-Haul’s, race cars, race horses, Old Mystic Marina, cabinetry and millwork shop and Nick Naples Remodeling Showcase in Glastonbury with his son Nick Jr. He loved numbers, was a competitive card player and skilled cribbage player and taught his passion to his children. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, boating, spending time with his family in Italy, speaking Napolitan and spending time with his family at home.

Friends and family may gather on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave. Glastonbury, CT. A service will be held in the funeral home immediately following the visitation.

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Feb
21
Visitation
Wednesday, February 21 2024
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Glastonbury
50 Naubuc Ave.
GLASTONBURY, CT 06033
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21
Service
Wednesday, February 21 2024
06:30 PM
Farley Sullivan Funeral Home - Glastonbury
50 Naubuc Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Calvary Cemetery- South Portland
1461 Broadway
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 06033
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