Sue Napolitano

Sue Napolitano, nee Gosda, 59 years old of Bloomington, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 1st 2023. Sue was born in Lincoln, Illinois on February 27th, 1964.

Sue met the love of her life Neil Napolitano and was married on October 5th, 1996. Talk about a fairy tale marriage…. This was it. 

Pick any aspect of her life and you will quickly see her most important possession was her love and adoration for Neil. They set a wonderful example to their large families around them of what it meant to love undoubtedly and unconditionally. There was nothing that could get in the way of this bond. Sue saw the beauty in everyone’s imperfections. Her smile was contagious and you always found yourself thanking the universe for her. Sue was a Mother, and a perfect one to say the least. 

Sue is the Wife & Soulmate of Neil Napolitano; happily married for 27 years. Loving mother of Severino, Matthew (Kayla), and Michael Napolitano. Adored Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished daughter of Mary Gosda, preceded in death by her father Ralph Gosda. Sister of Ruth (Jeff) Trimble, Richard Gosda (Allison) Roger Gosda (Sally). The best Sister-in-law of Theodore (Joanne) Cucci, and Cindy Napolitano. Fond Daughter-in-law of Rita Napolitano.

A Legacy is a term today that tends to be abundantly overused, and seems that everything and everyone has to have one but with Sue she left behind a legacy that will be carried through generations moving forward especially through her children.

A mother’s love for her children is like nothing else in the universe. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly any and everything in its path.

Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington with Pastor Chuck Bahn officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.