Nicholas N. Naples

Nicholas N. Naples, Sr., age 90, a resident of Pepperell for over 50 years died July 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at a local nursing home in Acton after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Muriel L. (Cairns) Naples. Mr. & Mrs. Naples recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 14th.

He was born in Waltham on July 3, 1927, the son of the late Ralph and Rose (Sacco) Naples. He was educated in the Waltham School System. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of N.N. Naples & Sons Trucking Co. in Pepperell for many years. His hobbies were gardening, camping and fishing. Spending time with his family and friends was the most important thing to him.

Besides his wife of 65 years, he leaves two sons, Nicholas Naples, Jr. and wife Tracy of Pepperell and Joseph Naples and his wife Loreen of Hudson, NH; three daughters, Teresa Collette and husband Richard of North Carolina, Rosemary Baker and her husband Dwight of Missouri and Muriel DeFreitas and husband Dana of Pepperell; two sisters, Rose Gibbs of Townsend and Theresa Volpe of Pepperell; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Naples was predeceased by four siblings.

Relatives and friends may call at the Marchand Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Pepperell on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Parish, worshipping at St. Joseph Church, Pepperell. Burial with military honors in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 or a charity of your choice.