Anna Nappi Simpkin was born on 09/12/28 to the late Alexander Nappi and Josephine (Buongiorno) Nappi in Brooklyn, NY. Married to the late Clarence (Speedy, Jr) Simpkin. Sister to the late John, Frank, Martin, Alexander and Anthony Nappi. Mother of Alexis Simpkin and Edith Simpkin Patrick (John Patrick). Grandmother to Matthew Cleary, Dale Cleary (Candace Largent), Derrick Simpkin (Casey Morito) and Marc Cleary (Melissa Franco). Great Grandmother to Alissa Cleary, Autumn Cleary, Makenzie Simpkin, Benjamin Simpkin, Grayson Simpkin and Corbin Cleary.
Anna fulfilled her dream of becoming a Licensed Practical nurse at the age of 40. She continued her nursing career until she was 90 years old seeing patients as a visiting nurse. Anna was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and was a member of the Carmelites and a supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
The family wishes to thank all the nurses, aides and personnel from Gulfside Regional Hospice Inc. for the care and compassion given to Anna and her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Gulfside Regional Hospice, Inc.