Ralph J. Napolitano

1937 - 2015

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.