Westborough – Charles E. Naples, 77, of Westborough, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at home.
Born in Westborough, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (O’Hearn) Naples. He was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1958 graduate of Westborough High School. He served with the National Guard from 1958-1960 and with the U.S Air Force from 1960-1964.
Charlie served the Town of Westborough as a call fireman for 22 years, with the Special Police for 20 years, and for the Department of Public Works for 32 years prior to his retirement.
He was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, and was a member of the Veteran’s Advisory Board, the Housing Authority, the VFW and the American Legion in Northborough.
Charlie is survived by one brother, Dominic Naples of Hudson; several nieces and nephews; and his friend, Gabby, his pet cat.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 9, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Veteran’s Grove Section of Pine Grove Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke the Evangelist Church Memorial Fund, 70 West Main St., Westborough, MA 01581.
