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Chester Napierala Obituary
Irondequoit: Suddenly on Saturday, October 13, 2007, at the age of 61. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Theresa; sons, Raymond (Virginia), Gregory (Leah); granddaughters, Madeline & Brynn; brother, Robert (Phyllis); sister, Janice (Leon) Ridikas; brother-in-law, Chester (Tina) Poplaski; sister-in law, Geraldine (Ray) Serafin; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
His family will receive friends TUESDAY, 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM at CHRIST THE KING CHURCH for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME
570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041
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for Chester Napierala
Timothy Clarey
December 25, 2017
Chet was my foreman at Alliance metal stamping in gates he was a great man I always worked harder than most others because I didn't want to disappoint Chet for hiring me ,his name came up the other day I searched on Facebook no luck then a google search and was saddened when I found he had passed my condolences go out to the family
Paul and Dee Dee Dirks
October 28, 2007
Dear Napierala Family,
You will continue to be in our hearts and prayers with the loss of dear Mr. Napierala. May the Lord give you a peace that passes understanding and the gift of wonderful memories.
In His love and care,
The Dirks Family
Paul and Dee Dee, Melissa, Taylor and Caraline
Rick Olivarez
October 22, 2007
Dear Napierala Family -
We are so saddened by the loss of your beloved father/husband. While we did not know Mr. Napierala well, if he was anything like Ray, he must have been a wonderful man.
We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
PS - Ray, I am sure your father is chillin with Little "D" right now.
Love,
Ricardo, Rory, Diego, Santiago and Lourdes
Alison and Mark Gamble
October 22, 2007
Dear Napierala Family,
Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The loss of a loved one is so difficult, but I hope you find peace that he is with God. All our love and prayers, The Gamble Family: Mark, Alison, Matthew and Grace
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Ana & Greg Shephard
October 21, 2007
To The Napierala Family -
We are deeply saddened by your loss. We distinctly remember Chet's warm smile, and good sense of humor. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We are here to support you in your grieving process. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Henry & Minnie Landa
October 21, 2007
Dear Napierala family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the time of sadness. We always enjoyed the visits with both of you, when you would be in California visiting Ray & Virginia and be at our family gathering. He will be missed.
Ray, I can't imagine what you must have been through this past week. Your family has been in our prayers. You are a blesssing to our family!!!
Tina Forrestel
October 20, 2007
To the Napierala Family...we pray that God brings you all comfort during this difficult time. May you all find peace and strenght in knowing he is truly in a better place. God Bless you all...much love from the Forrestel Family, Jack, Tina, Drue, Sage & Seth
Terry (Landa) Genes
October 20, 2007
I first knew of Mr. and Mrs. Napierala from Virginia. I knew they were open hearted people from the way they embraced my sister and welcomed her into their family. They were so genuinely happy to meet our family for Ray and Virginia's wedding, which gave the occasion a truly special bonding spirit. Mr. Napierala raised 2 very exceptional sons, who in turn touch our lives. His values shone through in his life and continue on through his famliy.
Jeff and Kirsten Furlong
October 19, 2007
To the Napierala family our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We only meet your family a couple of times but it was always great and a fun experience and we were honored in having that short and breif time to enjoy with your dad. Please take comfort in knowing your dad will be well taken care of in the hands of god. As the saying goes God always take the good ones first but in his case he took one of the great ones this time.
Ray we love you with all of heart and we are here if you ever need anything. Please remember your dad will always be with you because he is inside you.
Take care love
Jeff,Kirsten,Jared and Nickolas Furlong
Patsy Spitta
October 19, 2007
The Napierala Family:
An Irish Prayer... for you -
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
amy and troy whitaker
October 19, 2007
if mr. napierala was anything like his son ray, then he was truly someone extra special. ray is a beam of light and a positive force wherever he goes. how proud of him his father must have been. our prayers are with your family as you mourn his loss. god bless you all. much love, troy and amy whitaker
Maren McMillan
October 19, 2007
I only met Chet once and it was at Virginia and Rays wedding... it was soo long ago but i will always remeber how warm and friendly he was...no doubt just like his son Ray :) Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. Maren, Liam and Finn McMillan
Beth & Pete Fiorica
October 18, 2007
Dear Terry, Ray & Greg,
The memories I have go back over 25 years. The one thing about Chet that I will always remember is that everytime I would see him, he would come up to me...squeeze my cheek and say " Love ya kid" He was such a wonderful, caring person and he will be greatly missed. Love to you all.
David Landa
October 17, 2007
Terry, Ray, and Greg:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Chet was always fun and engaging to talk to and our family enjoyed the little time we spent with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Greg Urlacher
October 17, 2007
The thing about Chet that always amazed me was that no matter what the situation or the mood, you always came away smiling after you talked with Chet. He brought out the best qualities in all of us. That was just the special and caring person that he was. It was an honor to know Chet and to call him a friend.
Nancy Binn
October 17, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Chet's passing. He was a great person with a big heart. I used to work with Chet at Alliance Metal Stamping in the late 80's. We shared many laughs. He was a good co-worker to me. Although I never met his family, he spoke highly of his wife and boys. Rest in peace, Chet.
Nancy (Otero) Binn
Bill and Ana Maria Landa
October 17, 2007
Napierala Family,
You are a precious and wonderous gift, for you bear within yourself God's own imagined likeness. You are God's own. May you find comfort in knowing that Chet is with our Lord. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug Garrod
October 16, 2007
Napierala Family,
Chet and I became good friends while working at CVC for 6 years. We had many many laughs together. He was the "grumpy old man" and I was the "punk kid" among other names I can't write. He told it like it was and he had all my respect for being that way. I didn't hold it against him for being a Browns fan, but he sure let me know I was a Bills fan. I will always remember the fun we had while working together and the few rounds of golf we played together. My thoughts and prayers go to you all. He will be truly missed!
Keith Carlson
October 16, 2007
Mrs. Napierala & family:
All of our thoughts are with you and Ray & Greg. Chet was a funny, funny guy and he entertained all of Ray's friends for years and we will all miss him.
Scott Pecore
October 16, 2007
Terry, Ray & Greg,
Chet will forever be a major part of our memorable years growing up together as friends, classmates and teammates. So many laughs and lessons learned...
Our love & prayers are with You.
Scott & Karrey Pecore
Bill and Michelle (Pecor) Schrouder
October 16, 2007
Terry, Ray and Greg,
We are so sorry to hear about Chet. Our family has many memories of times with yours especially all of the laughs on Christmas Day each year. We are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers.
Kirk Rothrum
October 16, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I wasn't fortunate enough to know Chet very well, but in just the few times we met I saw him to be a kind, genuine man with his heart on his sleeve. He was clearly a great father and husband. Your family will be in my prayers.
Phil Fields
October 16, 2007
Chet and I work together at CVC. Chet was a good man and will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
nancy furlong arnold
October 15, 2007
terry, my heart aches for you and the pain you are going through. i have always looked to the time spent with you and chet. i am so saddened by chets passing i can hardly put my feelings in words. you and chet will be in my prayers and thoughts. i hope we will be able to talk and visit very soon. nancy
Lorraine Szul (Stepien)
October 15, 2007
My daughter Kimberly Smith told me about your husband. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss. God will give you the strength to carry on and Chester will always be by your side watching over you.
Kimberly Smith
October 15, 2007
Terry,
I just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. All my love,
Furlongs
October 15, 2007
Dear Terry,
We are deeply saddened & thinking of you and your family. We have been so blessed to have spent beautiful times together on your trips to California to visit Ray and Virginia. We will always remember the kindness and warmth that you both shared with our family. We think of Chet's smile & twinkling eyes & how much we are missing him. We are sorry that we couldn't be there but know that we are there in spirit. Love,
Rick, Patty (Virginia's sister), Amanda & Claire Furlong
John & Pat Macikowski
October 15, 2007
Terry and boys,
Our deepest sympathy.
We saw Chet at Finger Lakes last Sunday and he and I talked over old times at the CTK Mens Steak Roast. We will never forget Polish Nite with Jimmy Sturr at CTK.
Robert Kroll
October 15, 2007
I have know Chester since childhood. He was a wonderful human being and a good friend. Fortunately, I have had the pleasure of seeing him on a number of occasions prior to his passing.
Joyce Corona
October 15, 2007
Sirach,5-6 and 14-17
A kind mouth multiplies friends,and
gracious lips prompt friendly greetings. Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confident.
A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure. A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy,such as he who fears God finds;For he who fears God behaves accordingly, and his friend will be like himself. Love,JOYCE AND JOE
Jack Weaver
October 15, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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