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2015

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Ralph Napolitano Obituary

Napolitano Ralph J. Napolitano, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2015. He was born in New York, New York to the late Guiseppe and Louise Napolitano on July 8, 1937. He retired after 40 successful years in the medical/surgical business. He was a long time member of Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church where he sang in the choir and participated in many school programs including Friends Across Time. He was passionate for music and dancing, swam competitively, and served as a Fundraising Chair for the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra. Ralph was a true family man in every sense of the word. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Emily; son, Dr. Ralph J. (Beth) Napolitano, Jr.; grandchildren, the light of his life, Mira and Rocco; brother, Carl (Lois) Napolitano; sisters-in-law, Marie (Sam) Ross and Lydia (Peter) Falco; aunts, nephews, a great niece and nephew, cousins and many dear friends. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown RD. (at Beecher RD), Gahanna where a prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corner Rd., Gahanna, OH. Celebrant Fr. Theodore Sill. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ralph's memory may be made to St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230; Haven of Hope Cancer Foundation at the Zangmeister Center, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, OH. 43219 and St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43209. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Ralph or send a condolence.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2015.

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January 24, 2015

I met Ralph when he called the American Cancer Society for information. He had ideas about ways to improve the cancer journey for future patients. What a positive, caring man. Eventually, God brought together Emily and me at the Zangmeister. Both Ralph and Emily made my work at the American Cancer Society meaningful. I will miss Ralph. Lynne Ayres

Beth Haselwood

January 21, 2015

Emily and Ralph, So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family!

Latasha Crawley

January 20, 2015

My Dearest Emily I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Mr. Ralph was such a sweet person. May he rest peacefully among the angels.

January 20, 2015

Emily and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on loosing your dear Ralph, he was a wonderful man who loved life, God Bless you all, Kay Schaub Spahr

Ben Babcanec

January 20, 2015

I will miss Ralph very much. Ralph was such a positive person, with Emily's help raised a wonderful family. He was so proud of his family and had an awesome laugh!!! My condolences to the Napolitano family.

January 19, 2015

we will miss Ralph very much, He was a joy when he came into our office at Columbus ophthalmology . we are so sorry for your lose

Robert & Margaret Contino

January 19, 2015

Ralph is a great guy and we met Ralph and Emily at our other Home, St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church. It was like we knew each other for years. Ralph will be surely missed by us, we enjoyed every time we were together. You have our deepest sympathy.
Pax et Bonum.

Angie Durbin

January 18, 2015

Dear sweet Emily you and your family are in our prayers. May Ralph be at peace in heaven.

January 18, 2015

Emily, Ralph & Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ralph was a great person, I always enjoyed talking with him at the dental office.
Sincerely Bernadette Melchiorre-O'Reilly

January 18, 2015

Ralph was a wonderful man. So proud of his son && grandchildren.
Loved his laugh.
Jerry & Thelma ABLAN

Judy D'Andrea

January 18, 2015

I will miss sharing my July birthday with Ralph. His friendship will be missed. His memory will live on with his family. God bless his family as they mourn the loss of their husband, father and grandfather. May memories and the support of others lift them up as God guides them through their journey. I can hear his voice as I'm typing this remembrance. He is at peace in God's arms.

Dave Eldridge

January 17, 2015

Ralph was a good man. I'll miss his good humor. May the promises of the Christ comfort his family as they grieve their loss. RIP, Ralph.

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