Robert William Napoles

Robert William Napoles, Sr., 87, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at home in his sleep. He was born on March 20, 1935 in New York City, Son of the late Nelson Napoles and Dorothy Prichard Napoles.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother and five sisters and his beloved wife of 56 years Mary Elaine Napoles nee Callanan.

Robert led a life of devoted service to his country including service in the United States Army and United States Navy as well as more than 30 years as a dedicated employee of the U.S. Postal Service. He was passionate about his life with his three children, Caroline Dieso and her husband, Thomas, of Fort Mill, SC, Robert Napoles Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, of Astoria, NY and Thomas Napoles and his wife, Marites, of Chapel Hill, NC and his five grandchildren Karen, Marcel, John, Matthew and David. He was known for his cooking skills and holiday meals were always memorable and crowded affairs. He was a devoted follower his favorite baseball team the New York Yankees. He loved and took care of far too many friends, family, nieces, nephews, cousins, dogs and cats to list in one place.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill