James M Napoleon

James M Napoleon obituary, Natick, MA

James M Napoleon

James Napoleon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John Everett & Sons Funeral Home at Natick Common on Oct. 18, 2025.

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James M. Napoleon, 67, of Natick, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, following a brief illness.
Born in Natick, MA on August 11, 1958, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Theresa (Sciretta) Napoleon. James was raised in Natick attending local schools.
He worked as a switchboard operator for the Town of Wellesley's Municipal Light Plant for many years.
He is predeceased by his parents, and his brother Joseph Peter Napoleon. He was the beloved brother of Ann Franciose and her husband James R., of Holliston, MA, and Joanne Balboni and her husband Richard, of Natick. He was the loving nephew of Dominic Sciretta, of Natick, and was a loving uncle to Robert Anniballi and his wife Kori, of Natick, Richard Balboni, of Framingham, Michael Balboni of Natick, Vincent Napoleon, and Samantha Napoleon of Natick. He was the cherished great-uncle to Michael Anniballi, Eddie Anniballi, and Luciana Napoleon.
James is also survived by many beloved friends throughout the greater Natick and Boston area. He was known as "Happy Nappy" to those that knew him best, and he had turned many neighbors in his Cedar Gardens Community into close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jame's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Donate | Cancer.org
Services will be private.
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