James J. Napier Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2025 in New Castle, Pennsylvania

James J. Napier Sr.

January 22, 1949 - April 20, 2025 (76 years old)

New Castle, Pennsylvania

James J. Napier Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2025 in New Castle, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc.

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James J. Napier Sr.

January 22, 1949 - April 20, 2025 (76 years old)

New Castle, Pennsylvania

James J. Napier Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James J. Napier Sr. (New Castle, Pennsylvania), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on April 20, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James J. Napier Sr. to show support.

As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James A. Napier and Caroline Napier (Johnson); his son DeVaughn Napier; his siblings, Henry Napier, Doretha Napier Moore and Frances Napier; and his great grandchild Damien Jackson.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Napier (Hayes); and his children, Erick Napier (Lisa Gomez Napier) of Mesa, AZ, Clarissa Napier of New Castle, PA, James J. Napier, Jr. of Sharon, PA and Caroline Poland of Cleveland, OH. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc.



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William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home
926 Cunningham Ave, New Castle, PA 16101

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William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel
926 Cunningham Ave, New Castle, PA 16101

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