Obituary of Rudolph Anthony Napolitano Jr.

Rudolph Anthony “Rudy” Napolitano, Jr., 67, of Howell Township, passed away at CentraState Medical Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, lived in Staten Island, and had settled in Howell 37 years ago. Rudy was a concrete worker since the age of 14. He was a dedicated worker and was a member of the Local 6A Union. Rudy enjoyed the drums and guitar and played baseball for both the White Sox farm team and the Mets farm team. Above all, he loved his wife and family and always put his family first.

Rudy is predeceased by his parents, Rudolph Napolitano, Sr. and Mary Napolitano; and brothers Salvatore Napolitano and Michael Napolitano. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret Napolitano; three children, Joseph Napolitano, Sr. of Howell, Rudolph Napolitano III and his wife, Eleuteria “Luci” of New Mexico, and Angela Napolitano and her fiancé, Isai Garcia of Newark; nine grandchildren, Joseph Jr, Logan, Serenity, Mikaela, Mia Bella, Ashley, Anastasia, Autumn, and Teresa; brother, Anthony Napolitano and his wife, Lisa; sister, Susanne Lynch and her husband, Vincent; sisters-in-law, Veronica Nicholas and her husband Kenny Cuneo and their three boys, Jerry Dono and her husband, Tommy; Goddaughter Jackie; and all nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with a funeral service at 3:00 PM at Clayton and McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com