Robert M. Napolitano
January 2, 1939 ~ June 17, 2017
Portland- Robert M. "Bob" Napolitano, 78, of Congress Street, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.
Bob was born in Portland, Maine on January 2, 1939, the son of the late Orlando M. and Ernestine (Tingley) Napolitano. He attended local schools, graduating from Cheverus High School in 1957 and then earning his Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University and his Law Degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. Bob was known as one of the best criminal lawyers in the State of Maine and practiced law for over 50 years taking on a number of high profile cases.
Bobby was one of the best athletes ever to graduate Cheverus High School. He was 1st team All State basketball his sophomore, junior and senior year at Cheverus. He was 1st team All State football quarterback and safety junior and senior years at Cheverus. He was also a standout at St. Francis Xavier earning the Varsity Basketball-Maritime MVP 1962-63 season along with the Maritime title. The perfect phrase to describe his athletic abilities and aptitude was "pure wizardry". Bob was inducted into the Cheverus Hall of Fame in 2007. Bobby was humble and unassuming. His office wasn't flashy. But in the end it's really about the facts. Bob was a champion athlete, a supportive father, a great lawyer and helped out many folks over the years with a very generous heart.
Bob was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Eddy, and Patsy Napolitano. He is survived by his loving son, Joseph of Portland, Maine and longtime companion, Garbrielle Gorham, best friend and love of 31 years and her son Jackson, a special cousin John Cloutier of Scarborough, along with many other cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 10:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 72 Federal Street, Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery on Broadway in South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Bob's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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My life without you, will never be the same. I miss you so so very much. You were my heart.
– Garbrielle Gorham
ALWAYS REMEMBER GOING TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT CHEVERUS FOOTBALL GAMES TO WATCH BOBBY PERFORM HIS MAGIC !
– TED BORDUAS
Bobby was a great lawyer and real friend, he helped me many times, he was so respectable
– Philiptucci1956@gmail.com
Bobby was a great lawyer and real friend, he helped me many times, he was very nice
– Michael & Philip Tucci
having grown up with Bob I have a life time of wonderful memories. He was indeed an incredible athlete from a very early age he would outshine all of us, however he never made us feel bad, he was always encouraging and teaching each of us. He remained a friend throughout the years and I enjoyed exchanging emails and stories with him regularly. He was a good man from a wonderful family to whom I offer my heart felt condolences.
– francis amoroso
Bob, my loving boss and best friend forever. My sincerest sympathies are with you and pray you went peacefully. I will miss your stories and treasure them always. Especially our morning talks over coffee and the paper, and lunch in front of the fire place. You were my best friend and always there for me in my time of need. I wish I could have been there for you. We had quite a few wonderful memories of our own. I’m so sorry I let you down. You will always have a piece of my heart. RIP Joey will be just fine.
– Jennifer Harris James