Steven F. Napolilli, age 71, of Elmhurst, lost his battle with frontaltemporal dementia on Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of Mary A., nee Owca; loving father of Carrie (Jeffrey) Krol and Jeff (Ashley) Napolilli; proud grandfather of Harvey, Edith and Louis Krol and Peyton and Kaylee Napolilli; dear brother of Robert (Karen) and James (Carrie) Napolilli and the late Mary Ellen (Ronald) Greene; wonderful brother-in-law of Joseph (Sally) Owca; fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Steve was a kind-hearted, caring husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished time spent with family and gave the best hugs. An avid runner, he participated in the Turkey Trot, Shamrock Shuffle, and other local races for many years. He loved traveling near and far with friends and family. Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan, Wisconsin, and Paris, France, were special places with many happy memories. We are comforted knowing that Steve’s brain is “broken” no more. A Celebration of Life is set for Friday, September 8, 2023, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet Saturday, September 9, 2023 for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m. Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 426 West North Avenue, Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bernie’s Book Bank, 917 N Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Steven F. Napolilli
VISITATION
Friday
Sep
8
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday
Sep
9
11:00 a.m. at
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
426 North West Avenue
Elmhurst, IL
INTERMENT
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Bernie’s Book Bank, 917 N Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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Karen Block Lundbom
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of “Nap’s” passing. I have so many fond memories of the time we spent in Macomb. I’m also so glad we had a chance to catch up at Mike’s celebration of life.
Thinking of you and your family at this time. RIP Nap.
Bill Warner
My cousin Steve. What can I say? Even though we had not been together for many years Steve was a part of the wonderful memories of the Warner/Napolilli vacations in Lake Lawn and Chicagoland, and even a couple in Maine. Steve will be missed by the Warner crew. Rest in peace Cuz!
Tom Conway
Mary, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on Steve’s passing. I didn’t know him as well as Bob Marcott and the other Carroll Street revelers, but I could tell he was a genuinely good guy the first time I met him. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Tom Conway
Bob Marcott
By the time Nap, my college room mate, first walked into his new dorm room, I had already played a joke on him. He burst out laughing when he found out. From that moment, Nap and I have been room mates, friends and compadres. Mary, we hope that your fond memories of Steve will help you and your family in the months and years ahead. Sincerely, your friends, Bob and Jeanne.