Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 09/Feb/2018 184.103.221.55
Manuel "Manny" DiNapoli, 83, an amazing, dedicated and devoted husband, father and grandfather, entered into rest on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. The son of the late Nicholas and Jenny (Cosentino) DiNapoli, he was born June 5, 1934 in Newburgh. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Diana (Turck) DiNapoli on October 4, 1959. Phyllis survives at home. Manny was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, and in 1956 joined the US Army after basic training in Ft. Benning, GA. He was assigned to C Company 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. In Korea Manny was assigned to Expert Trained Infantry. Manny's war buddies said although the cadre were tough, Manny was tougher. He was considered to be the Platoon Hero. He was asked to join the rifle team and traveled around the world with them. Manny was the best shot on the team and won many medals including a leg medal in the biggest rifle competition the military had. On December 31, 1962 Manny was honorably discharged. He retired from IBM Fishkill as an Engineer Technician, and also worked for Local 17 for 15 years. He will be remembered as a loyal and true friend to all, always with a smile on his face and a story to tell. He enjoyed playing cards, but most of all enjoyed being with his family. In addition to his loving wife Phyllis, Manny is survived by his beloved children, Nicholas DiNapoli Sr. and wife Patricia and Jeni DiNapoli Sylcox and loving husband Thomas, all of Newburgh; three cherished grandchildren, Nicholas DiNapoli Jr., Joseph Sylcox and fiance Christina and Thomas Sylcox; two sisters, Amelia McKay and Jennie Domenicucci; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Primo and Quintino DiNapoli, and beloved son Joseph A. DiNapoli. Visitation will be held from 2-6 pm on Sunday, February 11 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Monday, February 12 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh, Father John Vondras officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Manuel "Manny" DiNapoli, 83, an amazing, dedicated and devoted husband, father and grandfather, entered into rest on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. The son of the late Nicholas and Jenny (Cosentino) DiNapoli, he was born June 5, 1934 in Newburgh. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Diana (Turck) DiNapoli on October 4, 1959. Phyllis survives at home. Manny was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, and in 1956 joined the US Army after basic training in Ft. Benning, GA. He was assigned to C Company 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. In Korea Manny was assigned to Expert Trained Infantry. Manny's war buddies said although the cadre were tough, Manny was tougher. He was considered to be the Platoon Hero. He was asked to join the rifle team and traveled around the world with them. Manny was the best shot on the team and won many medals including a leg medal in the biggest rifle competition the military had. On December 31, 1962 Manny was honorably discharged. He retired from IBM Fishkill as an Engineer Technician, and also worked for Local 17 for 15 years. He will be remembered as a loyal and true friend to all, always with a smile on his face and a story to tell. He enjoyed playing cards, but most of all enjoyed being with his family. In addition to his loving wife Phyllis, Manny is survived by his beloved children, Nicholas DiNapoli Sr. and wife Patricia and Jeni DiNapoli Sylcox and loving husband Thomas, all of Newburgh; three cherished grandchildren, Nicholas DiNapoli Jr., Joseph Sylcox and fiance Christina and Thomas Sylcox; two sisters, Amelia McKay and Jennie Domenicucci; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Primo and Quintino DiNapoli, and beloved son Joseph A. DiNapoli. Visitation will be held from 2-6 pm on Sunday, February 11 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Monday, February 12 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh, Father John Vondras officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.