James Napolitan of Hermitage, formerly of Farrell, passed away Tuesday morning, March 20, 2018, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 81.

Mr. Napolitan was born December 19, 1936, in Farrell, a son of Carmen and Christine (Petrucci) Napolitan. He was a graduate of Farrell High School and proudly served in the US Army.

James was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #432, Wheatland.

James was a working man, who provided for his family and in his spare time enjoyed going to watch horse racing. He retired from Sharon Steel's former Farrell Plant, after several years of employment.

His wife, the former Mary Ann Kotch, whom he married on July 16, 1962, passed away on February 5, 2004.

James is survived by: two daughters, Annamarie, of PA; and Rachel Napolitan, of MI; four sons, Raymond, of PA; Dominic, of TN; John, of PA; and Vincent Napolitan, of OH; two sisters, Sally Prezioso, of PA; Camille Cozier,  of CA; three brothers, Larry Napolitan and his wife Anita, of OH; Ralph, of PA; and Tony Napolitan, of CA; twelve grandchildren, Dominic Borio; Konstanze, Vanna, Vanessa, Bianca, Raphael, Raymond, Mary, Justin, John, Brett and Angelina Napolitan; and six great grandchildren, Anthony, Layla Ann, Naomi, Safire, Lincoln and Autumn Sky.

In addition to his wife, He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Borowski; and Rose Arbanas; and a brother, Frank Napolitan.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to St. John XXIII Home, Activities Fund, 2250 Shenango Valley Fwy., Hermitage, PA 16148 .

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday ( 03/23/2018 ) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon .

Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. Friday , in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell with Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor as celebrant.

Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery, Hermitage.