Michael S. Napoletano, Sr.

Michael S. "Mike" Napoletano, Sr., age 74, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo with loving family by his side. He was born on November 8, 1948 to Stephen and Rita (Suchala) Napoletano in Ashtabula, Ohio. Mike was a 1966 graduate of Harbor High School. He then attended the University of Toledo where he met the love of his life, Kay Foos and they were married on November 22, 1968. They were married for 50 years when she passed in 2018.

He was employed with Coca-Cola for over 37 years before retiring in 2005. Mike was a longtime member of St. Clement Catholic Church where he was very involved. He was a Eucharistic Minister, an usher, and also volunteered with UTMC. Mike was a sports fan especially of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. He was an avid bowler in his younger years, playing on many leagues and traveling around the U.S. for tournaments. Mike was a referee for basketball and an umpire for softball and baseball for over 35 years. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Mike's dry sense of humor, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kay (Foos) Napoletano; and great-grandchildren, Jensen and Holly Napoletano. Left to cherish Mike's memory are his loving children, Tony Napoletano, Krista (Phil) Ayres, Mark Napoletano and Michael (Lindsey) Napoletano, Jr.; grandchildren, Alex (Heather), Matthew, Daniel, Brandon, Aden, and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Laiyanna and Dean; siblings, Thomas (Loretta) Napoletano, David (Michelle) Napoletano, and Connie (Paul) Schneider; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Parish, 3030 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo, OH 43613 with visitation in church from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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