DAVID FRANCIS NAPOLI

David Francis Napoli, age 74, of Madison, OH, and formerly of Auburn, NY, passed away January 29, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. He was the oldest child born to James and Helen Napoli (nee Calimeri). 

In his younger days, he was very competitive and loved to play and coach sports, especially baseball. Dave was so competitive; he even had a few records of most ejected coach. He served for 39 years in the NYS Department of Corrections, serving at many facilities and many years on C.E.R.T. Dave retired as Superintendent of Southport Correctional Facility. After retirement, he enjoyed being with his family and being a “papa”. Dave loved his family and friends from an early age, helping those he loved and expecting nothing in return.

Dave is survived by his wife of 51 cherished years, Carolyn (nee Koziol); mother, Helen Napoli; son, David A. (Becky, his beloved daughter-in-law) Napoli, of Perry, OH; grandchildren, Kaylee, Max, and Essie; siblings, James (Diane) Napoli, Robert Napoli, Susan(Richard) Valentino, and Thomas (Nicole) Napoli; brother-in-law, Joseph Koziol; nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, co-workers, and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his father James Napoli and sister Nancy Napoli. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held later this year.