Francis Napleton Obituary

Thank you for your service.

I was so to hear of the passing of your beloved father. Enjoyed working at North Shore Willmette Ford with Mr Napleton . He ran the place with a firm hand Like the first dealerships . No nonsense !

Dear Dad, It has been one year since you have gone onto your eternal reward. We, your family, remember you fondly and pray for you often. I understand you have worked so hard for your name and will protect it. "Without my Catholic faith and hard work, I wouldn't have made it". I couldn't have said it better myself. God, Thank you for the blessing of my father, Mr. Francis E. Napleton.

Dear Napleton Family,our memories of Fran are very special to us and our thoughts are with you during this time. We can remember fondly the good times of both business and personal support and send our condolences to the entire family. Warmly, Joe and Marge Godbout

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad times.

The Stone Family

Dear Napleton Family,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Napleton. My condolences to all of you.

Very few people you meet in the world truly affect the lives of others. He was one that truly did.

You are in our prayers.

Hello Paul and Bill,

I'm sorry about the loss of your beloved father. I know how this feels because I recently lost my mother (age 85) this past August. My condolences to you and your families.

Dear Bill,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this very sad time.
Ann Marie Ehrlich
Avenues to Independence, Park Ridge

Just heard the sad news, so sorry for your loss. Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers!! xoxoxo
love, Dana Gonzalez

My thoughts and prayers to Betty and
the Napleton family. Fran was one of a
kind. He will always be thought of
fondly.

We know that warm memories of your Husband, Dad, Grandpa, will comfort you all. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Mary Beth & Tom Thanasouras and the Palm Beach beach crowd

To all the Napleton clan and particularly Betty, Suzanne and I extend our sincerest condolences on a great loss. Fran, like his father before him, was a consummate family man and a pretty good car salesman as well!

A man is measured in his life and remembered by the legacy he leaves of friends and family. Fran was surrounded by those who respected him and revered him, in life and now in death.

Fran never failed to make his opinions known and was generous in his comments and recommendations! He called things they way he saw them. I remember telling him that we were planning on naming our first child after the boy's maternal Grandfather, Roger, instead of after my grandfatrher, Edward. He frowned, saying he thought Edward was a great name but as long as we were chosing a family name, well then Roger would be OK. He stopped for a moment and asked if we were sure and I said yes but we would name our second son Edward - he smiled and said OK that's a deal and shoke my hand. Our second son Edward is now 24. You didn't go back on a handshake with Fran and neither did he.

Rest in peace, Fran!

Dear Family of Francis Napleton,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I love you all.

Sincerely,
Gloria Coco

We are sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the Napleton family.

~Steve and Chandra Veerapen

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Chris and the Napleton Family at this time. The family will be in our prayes.

My condolences to Bill and the Carney brothers- Jim & Tom, on the loss of the family patriarch. You all are in my prayers.

To Ed and Kathy Napleton and the entire family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
With love and prayers,

today is November 10th. The Marine Corps Birthday..their motto "Semper Fidelis" Always faithful...Unlce Fran you always came through when it was needed.
Thanks.
Steve Connor Savannah, Georgia

In my many decades in the automobile industry, I never met anyone who had a more profound influence on my career than Fran Napleton. His footprints left a trail of integrity,work ethic, humor and respect second to none. He will be missed by all who truly knew him.

Mimi, our condolences go out to you and your entire family. We love you and hope that this difficult time passes quickly for you. I know it may be difficult to process this but you were all blessed to have him for as long as you did; take comfort in that.

To all the Napleton Family,
Our prayers are with you at this time. We know you will all miss your Husband, Dad and Grandpa, but you have so many great memories. You are blessed to have a big loving family. We send our love to you all and wish we could be there.

Uncle Fran-We love you and we will miss you. Our sympathy to your family.
Love, Michael, David and Nick Carney

A gentle giant in the auto industry. I am gratefull I had the opportunity to know him and work for him. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Napleton family. Keep moving forward in his honor.

My prayers to the entire Napleton family.

To all the Napletons:
Julie and I are truly saddened by your loss.Mr. Napleton was a wonderful man that raised a beautiful family. His humor, wit, and love is on permanent display in all his kids. He had a special place on earth, and I am sure God has a special place for him in Heaven.

Dear Betty
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family at this time of sorrow. Some of my fondest memories are of the visits to 411 Amalfi in Coral Gables with the Napleton and Carney cousins. Sundays and spagetti, rides to Miami Beach and ice cream cones. My most favorite memory was when I flew to Chicago from Miami to buy my first car. It was a 68 Blue Plymouth Satellite Convertible. I felt so proud that my Godfather had found me my dream car. Uncle Ed was there, but Fran was the one who had it ready and waiting for me. He handed me the keys and I was on my way. It was at the Blue Island dealership. Another favorite was when you and Fran met my children for the first time. Fran called my daughter, Rita, "Tootsa Bella" and I still call her that to this day. Love to all of you, Donna Jeanne

i worked for Gerald Napleton for 17 years.never have i meet a more honest and true family man.i would love the days when i sat in jerrys office looking at the pictures on the wall of his dad and grandfater of the first dealer thay opened and hearing jerry tell me how his dad and grandfather would come to work on a horse.ill never miss thoes stories or values fran instilled on the napleton family.

upon hearing of Frans passing I express my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Napleton Family, especially BILL, HIS WIFE AND CHIDREN. i will always remember Frans toughness but fairness. after working for Fran and Bill for 61/2 years at the Lincoln Mecury store in Park Ridge I learned much more than I thought I knew. Fran will be missed for a long time to come. WITH GREAT RESPECT Jay and RHODA HAPNER

My prayers and thoughts to all the Napleton family from Fran's reference to me as "Irish" whenever we met. He was an icon of the auto industry. I will miss his spirit!

My condolences to the Napleton's family for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Napleton family. The Shadle Family

My family's thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Chris and all the Napleton's during this time. GodSpeed.

Dan and Mimi
We are sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers..
Bob, Denise and Ryan Hartson

My condolences to the entire Napleton family for your loss. May God be with you all!

Our thoughts and prayers of comfort go out to all The Napleton Family.

my thoughts and memories to the family. he will always be remembered and loved"marlene wirth

To all the Napletons,
My condolences. I will not be ablet to make the funeral but will be thinking about Fran all day tomorrrow and I send my love.
Susan O'Keefe

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this most difficult time. I hope you can find comfort in the loving memories and lasting legacy he put in place.

You will be greatly missed by everyone who's hearts and lives have been touched by your great widsom. From all of the Rapaport family and the Carbo family, our deepest sympathy to all.
Fran was a great inspiration to my family and will be deeply missed.

Faith Courage Love

To my Aunt Betty and my cousins; I have great memories of Uncle Fran and will truly miss him.His old fashioned work ethic and belief in family is something special. MY prayers are with all of you.

Bob, I am sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

To the Napleton family, Alan and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. A mans legacy is not in his possessions but in the riches of the family he has loved and cherished. God bless all of you .
Alan and Sandee Heine (Elmhurst, Il)

To all the Napleton Family,and especially my GREAT friends of 34yrs Bill,Mary,and Family. I know this is a very difficult time for you and I just want you to know that FRAN will be missed and in my daily prayers & thoughts. He was a GREAT MAN ; just like you Bill. My deepest sympathy to you and your Family.

Paul, Nicole, & Tom Kelly
Chico,Ca

Mr. Napleton was a great example of how to be a wonderful Christan father to his children and grandchildren. He is a Chicago legend to everyone. "May his memory be eternal." Our deepest sympathy to his entire family. Love Brian & Kiki Liston

My favorite Mr. Napleton story took place at least forty years ago. I was a paperboy for the Beverly Review and the Napletons’ old house on Maplewood, the house that was the first St. Walter rectory, was on my route. I was collecting for December, the collection, of course, that coincided with Christmas tipping. The Napletons’ house was the first of my collections, as it was each month. Mr. Napleton came to the door and I said, probably a little meekly, “Collecting for the Review.” Mr. Napleton shook his head and said “Mark, it’s December. Don’t just say ‘Collecting for the Review.’ Stick out your hand to shake your customer’s hand and say ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Collecting for the Review.’ That way, you’ll get a lot more tips because the customer will know what you’re looking for. C’mon, Mark; your dad’s a salesman! I’m sure he told you that.” Mr. Napleton topped off that advice with a generous tip. As I proceeded along my route, I followed his admonition, and it was a banner year for Christmas tips for this Beverly Review paperboy. While my sales skills have never been on a par with those of the Napleton boys, I’ll always remember that lesson in selling I learned from their dad.

Over the years, the Quinns have bought numerous cars from the Napletons and always have been treated like family. My brother and I have remained close to Paul and his brothers through the years, and the lessons they learned from their father, about business, about family, about life, and about how to conduct yourself have never been lost.

God bless Mr. Napleton and the whole Napleton family. Our prayers are with you as you send this wonderful man off to his new eternal home.


Mark Quinn

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, we extend our thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the Napleton Family on the loss of Fran Napleton. Mr. Napleton was a true leader in the automobile industry and a highly respected man. His history of hard work and dedication has made a positive difference for many. May he rest in peace.

To all the Napletons,
Julie and I are truly sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful man who raised and provided for a wonderful family. He imbued humor, wit, and love in his children. As he had a special place on earth, I am sure God has a special place for him in heaven.

in the over15 years i spent with the napleton auto group,i knew Fran as a truely devoted family man and a professinal inour industry.Every day he had a quote or story to tell us about"The Car Busness."He was a true "car guy" His type willnot pass our way again.Rest in Peace.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest sympathy to the Napelton Family.

We love you Grandpa and miss you already.