Madeline Jean Napoli

February 23, 1933 - November 1, 2025

Jean Napoli, of Long Beach Township NJ, passed away on November 1, 2025 with family by her side. She was born and raised in Trenton, NJ and settled in Hamilton Township NJ with her family before retiring to Long Beach Township. Jean was born in 1933 to John and Anna Kane (Leber). She was predeceased by her husband Louis (April 2025), sisters Anna Mae and Alice, and brother John. She is survived by her children, Kathleen and John, and her grandchildren Larissa, Giulia and Francesca.

Jean was granted a full scholarship to attend St. Francis School of Nursing in Trenton NJ, graduating in 1955 as a Registered Nurse. She received an appointment in the Pediatric department at St. Francis Hospital in Trenton and later became the Head Nurse in the Pediatric ICU. She met the love of her life, Louis S. Napoli, on a blind date at the state fair in Trenton. They became engaged and remained devoted to each other while Lou was in the Navy, and married in September 1956. Jean went on to work at Educational Testing Service in Princeton NJ as the staff nurse and participated in research on the health effects of asbestos exposure until she retired at age 70.

Her passionate care for others earned her the title “Aunt Jean” by many family friends, that title remaining throughout their lives. Jean’s caring nature extended to her love of animals, which she shared with her children and grandchildren. She had a special connection with “Georgie”, her beloved Bernese Mountain Dog. Jean was a talented chef and shared her love of cooking with her husband Lou. She also loved to be with friends and family, delicious and exciting new foods being the catalyst to bring everyone together.

Jean was a dedicated, hard working nurse, wife, mother and grandmother and her strong work ethic was passed on to her family.

She will be missed by many, and is now reunited with the love of her life. Their devotion to one another was like none other.

Rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue Group.

https://www.bmdca-store.com/Donate_c_153.html Click on donations, rescue

A funeral mass will be held at St Francis of Assisi parish, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach NJ on December 27, 2025 at 1pm.