JAMES MICHAEL NAPOLITANO

1937 - 2021

NAPOLITANO, James Michael Treasured Husband, Father, Teacher and True Brother Born for Times of Distress. Proverbs 17:17 Age 83, passed away on February 5, 2021. He was the cherished son of the late Liberato and Mary Evelyn (O'Hara) Napolitano. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Jessie (Davis); and his loving daughter, Mary-Margaret. Raised in Boston in the 1940's and 50's, Jim had a passion for trains, jazz, baseball, and his own musical talents as a drummer. While working as a Linotype operator for the Record American Newspaper, Jim was asked a simple question by the parking attendant, Fred Hawes, a faithful member of the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, "Do you think God has a purpose for us?" A sincere study of the Scriptures ensued and Jim dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized in November, 1957. He discovered his natural gift for studying the original languages of the Bible, namely Hebrew, Latin & Greek, enriching his ministry and service to God. Jim and Jessie married in December, 1959 and together, they shared Bible truth with many in the Boston/Brighton area. In 1971, they volunteered as full-time ministers at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn, NY. Returning to Boston in 1981 with their new baby girl Mary-Margaret, Jim worked for many years in courtroom stenography and transcription. As he would say, "When you've got food on the table, a roof over your head and the chance to worship God, a guy can't ask for much more." He could often be found in deep thought, pouring over an ancient manuscript in the Boston Public Library. He had a remarkable ability in using the scriptures to help people face challenges in their lives. In doing so, he taught them how to recognize their own growing faith. He welcomed the computer and technology age and was always available to assist others in keeping their setups in functional order. He was most generous with everything he had and all who knew him were extremely blessed. In the final days of his long and valiantly fought battle with Parkinson's Syndrome and Metastatic Prostate Cancer he never lost hope in God's promise. Jim also leaves his sister-in-law, Joanne and her husband Kenny Beauregard; cousins, Arthur, Janet, Michael & Scottie Napolitano, Mary-Sue Capozza, & Connie Dunn; and nieces and nephews, Kenneth, Brian, Michelle, Rachel & Joel. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Margaret Ross, and 4 uncles. In lieu of flowers, please visit JW.ORG to explore articles and videos featuring gems of the Bible.

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