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Michael C. Nappa of Southampton and Alpine, New Jersey, died on May 1, in Southampton. He was 93.
Born on November 21, 1922, in Bayside, Queens, he joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school and served in World War II. Graduating at the top of his class at the naval school, he served on the flagship of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, where he was a Morse Code operator. After the Navy, he received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. He was passionate about business and owned Hackensack Ford for more than 40 years. He loved golf and was a longtime member of Knickerbocker Country Club, where he was a past president and club champion. He was also a member of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Survivors said he will be remembered for his sense of humor, wit and generous heart.
Upon retiring, he decided to keep working and became a real estate broker for Douglas Elliman in Southampton, working until the day he died.
He is survived by seven children, Peter McGirr, Michael Nappa, Susan Nappa Cocke, Robert Nappa, Lisa Nappa, Mark Nappa and Jon Nappa; three grandchildren, Aya Ogura Nappa, Mari Ogura Nappa and Grace Ralston; a brother, Frank Nappa; and a sister, Ann Nappa.
A wake will be held Thursday, May 5, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home in Little Neck.
Memorial donations may be made to the Southampton Fresh Air Home, 36 Barkers Island Road, Southampton, NY 11968.
on May 3, 2016