Rose M. Nappi

Born in Portland, Me on July 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Fortunato and Regina (Girard) Nava. She was raised and educated in Biddeford, Me. Following school she moved to Portland where she married her husband Philip R. Nappi Sr. in 1954 and their 51 years of marriage was full of love, family, and travel. She was active in all her children's activities and later in life her grandchildren. After retirement they moved to NorthField Green in Portland where they enjoyed the many activities available. She especially cared for her girlfriends: Gladys, Charlotte, Connie, Mary, and Louise. Evenings included playing cards with them. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Portland.

Rose is survived by her children: Regina Nappi- Kohlhase of Rye, NH; Donna Nappi-Klinzing and her husband John of Fort Myers, FLA.; Philip Nappi and his wife Lisa of Henderson, NV; and Samuel Nappi and his partner Katherine of Windham, ME. 10 grandchildren; Lucas, David, Michael, Mark, Ashley, Taylen, Alexa, Jenna, Michelle, and Samuel. 5 great grandchildren; Brandon, Thomas, Carmen, Brielle, and Aubrey.

She was predeceased by her husband Phillip and her brother Frances (Sonny) Nava.

Services for Rose were held privately.

Donations may be made in her honor to Durgin Pines Activity Fund, 7 Lewis Road, Kittery, ME 03904.

Care for Rose has been entrusted to the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home of Portland, Me.