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Anthony "Chick" Napolitano - Class of 1947

Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com> on 05/Jan/2015
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      Anthony "Chick" Napolitano, of New Windsor, NY entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2015 at home. He was 85 years old. The son of Ralph Napolitano and Rose Rusucci Napolitano, Anthony "Chick" Napolitano was born on April 16, 1929 in Newburgh. Anthony "Chick" Napolitano graduated from NFA 1947 with an Associate Degree from Utica Tech in Business Management. Anthony was a Certified Athletic Equipment Manger, Athletic Dept., Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, NY. Anthony "Chick" Napolitano honorably and proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy, 1952-55, serving in the U.S. Naval Communications at Port Lyautey, French Morocco, where he earned a National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He pitched for the All European Championship. When he returned to Newburgh he enjoyed playing for Didey's, Peters Grill, Newburgh Furniture Mart and many more. He was inducted into Newburgh Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 1993. Chick was the coach for Mount St. Mary's Girls Softball team for 7 seasons, finishing second in the North Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament. He worked in the Athletics Office at NFA from 1965-2010, obtaining his Equipment Manager Certificate in 1991. Every student was important to him and he treated them all as if they were one of his own. He was thrilled to be selected as a Volunteer for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. In the early 1990's he volunteered his time working with the Green Bay Packers for two weeks (Preseason). While there he met Brett Favre. He was a life long Fan of the NY Yankee's and got to meet Joe DiMaggio while working at Sears as a youth during Christmas. A family statement reads: "Chick was one of a kind; the most generous, compassionate person, a true friend. He was fun loving, always willing to help someone and loved and respected by everyone. Words can't say how much he will be missed." Anthony "Chick" Napolitano is survived by his loving companion of 32 years, Anne Couturier; his daughter, Lori Napolitano of Newburgh; his son, Richard Napolitano of Latham, NY; grandchildren, Ali, AJ, Nicole, Tyler, Danielle and Dakota; great grandchildren, Talia, Dominick, Maxx and Gianna; brother in law, Peter Petrillo; niece, Jody Scagnelli and husband, Dan; nephews, Zachary Angelone, Peter Scagnelli; and niece, Emma Rose Scagnelli. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Petrillo. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the funeral home, Fr. William Scafidi will officiate. Memorial Contributions in "Chick's" memory may be sent to NFA Football Booster Club, c/o Bill Bianco, 201 Fullerton Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are by Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. Funeral Home; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com

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