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James Naples Obituary

James "Jim" Naples May 22, 1943 - Dec. 24, 2010, Resident of Tracy James "Jim" Naples, May 22, 1943 was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and moved to Tracy in 1976. Jim was retired, but worked for 28 years as a pest control supervisor for Western Exterminator . Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, taking road trips in his motor home, gambling , playing card games, and reading . Jim is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Elizabeth "Betty" Naples, his daughter Jamie and son-in-law Fernando and grandchildren Lucas, Mia, and Noah Ulloa all of Tracy, his sisters and brothers-in-law Donna and Jim Cassanelli and Gail and Darrell Gomes of Valley Springs, Matteo, Irene, Michael, Sheila, and Todd DiRoberto and Kelly Crowley all of Massachusetts, his closest friends Ron and Mickey Rector of Discovery Bay, numerous nieces and nephews, and his God children Ronnie Rector, Jeffrey Rector, and Tony Cassanelli. A Celebration of Life ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Fry's Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by mail to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, by calling 1-800-227-2345, or on-line at https://www.cancer.org/Involved/Donate/index.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Dec. 28, 2010.

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Jim, Rest in Peace.. You'll always be in our hearts...

Raquel Musselman

January 5, 2011

Wow, where do I start? I met Jim in thelate 70's in the Bay Area at Hambrick's 1/4 Giant Burgers. When I met his wife and daughter, I was so impressed that they were such a wonderful loving family. I had never seen a couple that had been married so long; still be in love. They were an inspiration. I always envied what they had. They perfect family. The perfect home. So much love and warmth. When I got married & we decided to buy a house, we ended up right across the street from the Naples Family. Jim was always over helping my hubby on one project or another. He was always so kind and giving. We will miss him so much, but will remember the great man that he was. Always kind, sweet, nice, giving, warm, and loving. May peace be with his family knowing that Jim is in a place without pain or suffering.
Love, Rocki & Family

Kinney & Deborah McKinney

December 28, 2010

Jim was truely a wonderful person. We lived next door to Jim for five years and had many good conversations with him. We will really miss seeing him and his big smile...he was a great person! WE will miss you Jim!!

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