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Jacquetta "Jackie" June
Napolitan
May 15, 1925 — Jun 2, 2015
Age 90, May 15, 1925 - June 2, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Rev. Samuel Napolitan.
Sister of the late Winifred Hofmann.
Loving mother Gina Gregory, Lisa Napolitan, Mark Napolitan, the late Nora Napolitan.
Adored grandmother of Eric Rahn, Allison Puhalla, Philip Napolitan, Kevin Napolitan, Elise Gregory, Paul Gregory.
Cherished great-grandmother of Nora Lynn Rahn, Hayes Mathew Puhalla.
Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Jackie was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, graduated from Wichita State University, married and moved to Detroit in 1949, embracing her extended Italian family. She worked as an educator for many years, earned a Masters Degree in Library Science from Wayne State University and retired as head librarian from Riverview Public Library. She is adored by her family and will be greatly missed. Her life and legacy is an inspiration to all.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20th at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (at 11 Mile Rd.).
Visitation from 2-8 p.m. Friday, June 19th at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, Farmington, MI 48335.
In lieu of flowers please donate to The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Nora Lynn Napolitan Endowment Fund, 333 W. Fort Street, Ste. 2010, Detroit, MI 48226-3134.
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