Ralph was born on March 18, 1928 in Portland, ME, a son of Benedetto S.. and Carmilla M. (Macri) Nappi. He was the youngest and last surviving member among his brothers and sister. In order of age, they were Sam, Joe, Jim and Mary. Ralph was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, World War II veteran, shipbuilder, fisherman, carpenter, plumber, welder, coach and so much more to so many.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Gloria A (Young) Nappi; his children and their respective others which include Mike Malone, Kim Malone, Carmilla Yanez and her husband Marcus, Joanna Huntington and her husband Steve, Ralph Nappi and his wife Susan, and Anthony Nappi and his wife Nicole. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Ralph’s life is being celebrated on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 4 -7 pm at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland, where a funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, February 13th. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.
Friends and family are invited to a reception following the burial at the home of Ralph and Susan Nappi.
Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to sign Ralph’s online guest book.