Annette (Marionneaux) Napolitano

Annette (Marionneaux) Napolitano, 87, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1937, in Phoenix AZ to James and Dorothy Marionneaux. Annette graduated from Arizona State University, where she met the love of her life, Dick Napolitano. They were married on April 7, 1958, and settled in Buckeye, Arizona, where they built their life and family together.

Annette was an accountant by profession and co-managed the family-owned Dick Napolitano Ranches. She was a dedicated member of the Buckeye community, where her contributions were immeasurable. Annette served in many leadership roles including Founding Member and Manager of Buckeye Main Street, Buckeye Public Library, Buckeye Women's Club, Buckeye Museum, Buckeye City Council, served on Planning and Zoning commission, and past President in the Chamber of Commerce. Her dedication and service earned her the Buckeye Chamber's Citizen of the Year Award in 1986.

Annette leaves behind a loving legacy, her three children, Denise Reed (Bruce), Rick Napolitano (Sheree) and Victor Napolitano (Lorne'). Her grandchildren, David Gehrts (Jessica), Nick Gehrts (Brittany), Jeana Holmes (Brandon), Vince, Donovan, Gabe, Olivia, Grant, Ellen, Will Napolitano and eight Great Grandchildren. Her two sisters, Jeanne Davis (Dick) and Susan La Riviere (Larry).

Annette's presence touched countless lives, and she will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the Buckeye community. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on January 11, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Buckeye, Az