Johnny Christopher Naputi

September 3, 1956 ~ September 17, 2024

Chris Naputi passed away at age 68 on September 17, 2024 in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, surrounded by family and friends.

Pre-deceased by his parents Cristobal and Rosalia Naputi, sister Lillie Naputi, parents in law Gregorio and Adela Toves. Chris is survived by his wife Lisa, sister MaryJune, son Justin, and daughters Crissie (Brian), Jen, Britt (Ench), Cori (Matthew) and Renee, numerous grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Born on Guam to parents Cristobal and Rosalia, the youngest of three siblings and an only brother to two sisters, MaryJune and Lillie. As a young child, Chris and family moved to the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Belmont High School and attending Los Angeles City College, Chris enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he achieved the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. Chris was assigned to the USS Ranger CV-61 aircraft carrier whose missions included 130 days in the Persian Gulf during the Iran Hostage Crisis. Chris’ love for the military led him to transition into the Air Force after his separation from the Navy. He served across multiple Air Force bases to include remote tours, thereafter, retiring from his last assignment, Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Financial Management (HQ PACAF FM) in June 1997. He later returned as a civilian contractor to HQ PACAF FM and transitioned into a Civil Service position in the same office until he retired in April 2022.

A selfless, affectionate and hard-working individual, Chris always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Relatives and friends embraced his generous spirit and witty sense of humor. Chris was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand and to listen to those who needed a sounding board, offering words of comfort at any time. He enjoyed many a pride-filled, grill-side moments, particularly those in which he took pleasure in seeing smiles on faces and hearing his favorite word “yum” after guests took that first bit of his barbecued ribs, chicken or whatever was on deck that day. Another important passion was his love of motor vehicles, evidenced by his love of his unforgettable 1970 Mach 1 Mustang and his extended motorcycle touring with his longtime bike crew buddies.

Chris spent the past 24 years married to Lisa, where they together learned and lived the importance of compromise in navigating through plenty to achieve life’s balance. A devoted member of St. Jude Catholic Church Makakilo for many years, Chris relied upon his faith at all times with deep humility.

Shortly after his spring 2022 Federal retirement, he and Lisa journeyed to Europe where amongst other travel highlights in Portugal, Spain and Italy, they fulfilled a shared dream to visit the sacred Vatican.

Service for Chris is on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 9:30am-2:00pm (viewing, eulogy and mass, followed by fellowship and luncheon), St. Jude Catholic Church, 92-455 Makakilo Drive, Kapolei, Hawaii.

Inurnment is on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:30am at Punchbowl, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, 2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii.

In the meantime, please access https://www.borthwickoahu.com to leave tributes to Chris and to share and view photos.

Our gratitude is extended to the staff of Queens Medical Center West, Kahuku Medical Center, Queens Punchbowl 7 Ewa, Oahu, HI and City of Hope, Duarte, CA, who treated Chris and our family with the most open of arms and compassion. We also thank all who continue to reach out to the family.

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