James Ralph Nappi Sr.

James Ralph
Nappi Sr., 86
PORTLAND -- James Ralph Nappi Sr., 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, uncle and friend died surrounded by family on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Residence following a brief illness.
He was born in Portland on Aug. 10, 1924, the son of Benedetto and Camella Macri Nappi. A lifelong resident of the city, he attended Portland High School. During WW-II he worked in the South Portland Shipyard. In 1946 he married the love of his life Katherine Elizabeth Googins and together they raised three sons.
He was a hard worker who worked a variety of careers throughout his lifetime including a fisherman and construction worker. He later worked for the City of Portland in the Forestry Division for the Parks Department where he retired as a supervisor in 1986.
He was a communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed walking, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Katherine who died in 2010; brothers, Severino and Joseph Nappi, and a sister, Mary Nappi Martin. He leaves three sons, James and his wife Joanne of Scarborough, Robert and his wife Linda of Portland, Peter and his wife Pam of South Portland; a brother, Ralph Nappi and his wife Gloria of Portland; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at 9 a.m., at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Federal Street, Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign James guestbook.
James Ralph
Nappi Sr.
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763