Marlene M. Napples

Marlene M. Clark Napples TROY – Marlene M. Clark Napples, 80, of Troy passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Howard and Marie Clark. She was happily married to her late husband Frank J. Napples for 53 years. She was an avid bowler, loved to can vegetables and sauces from their own large family garden. She never missed a Yankees game on TV, loved to spend time talking on the CB with many friends. After her beloved husband passed, she looked forward to her daily cards and Yahtzee time with her good friend Gladys. Her friends and neighbors looked forward to sharing her relishes and zucchini bread and she loved to host family and friends to celebrate the holidays. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and taking her family out to dinner. Marlene is survived by her sons, John F. Napples (Susan) of Halfmoon and Wayne C. Napples (Nicole) of Maine, grandmother of Anastasia (Joe), Shelby (Danny), Anthony, Savannah and Dylan and great grandmother to Ava. Sister-in-law of Joseph Napples of Troy and Donald Napples (Louise) of WY. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Friday 11:00am at St. Augustine Church, Lansingburgh where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the DUFRESNE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes on Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Those who wish to remember Marlene in a special way may make a contribution to the Rubin Dialysis Center, 1850 Peoples Avenue, Troy, N.Y. 12180 in her memory. The family would like to thank the staff at the Rubin Dialysis Center for the care given to their mother. For directions and guest registry, www.dufresnefuneralhome.com.