ANTHONY NAPOLET A devoted family man, a respected teacher and coach, Anthony "Tony" Napolet, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born July 4, 1938 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Harold and Lucy (DiPaolo) Napolet. Tony was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary's High School. Tony also received his Bachelor degree in Education from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI where he played and lettered in football. Following graduation, Tony coached the freshman squad at Marquette while attending Marquette University's School of Law. Tony returned to the Warren area where he would begin an illustrious coaching career that would span five decades. Tony coached football for more than 50 years with over 35 years as a head coach. He took pride in all his teams and his kids. His overall record was; 214-104-3. Tony won many championships to include, 2 State runner-ups, 3 Regional Championships, 5 State Semi-finals and a 1991 State Championship. Coach Napolet was recognized with many honors from countless organizations which included Coach of the Year in 1991, the 1995 John F. Kennedy Golden Eagle Award, the 2004 Mahoning Valley Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame Man-of-the-Year, the 2006 Associated Press Coach of the Year, the 2011 Kennedy Sports Hall of Fame, Warren Sports Hall of Fame, and the 2013 Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was a past member of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association and Trumbull County Coaches Association. Although Coach Tony Napolet's football career is impressive, his greatest success is the impact he has made on his family, friends, players, fellow coaches, and community. You will never find a more compassionate, generous, and loving person than Tony Napolet. A proud Italian American, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Tony always lived by his life-long mantra: God, family, Catholic education, and football. Tony was a man of strong faith. He was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Warren. Tony will be deeply missed by his two sons, Harold J. and Mario R. (Paula) Napolet of Pickerington, and his loving daughter, Natalie A. (Greg) Hoso; his beloved grandchildren Aarika and Anthony Napolet, Mario, Olivia, and Ella Napolet, and Ambrose, Ava and Gennaro Hoso. Tony is also survived by his two sisters Norma Napolet and Marie Guanciale, his brother in law Manlio Guanciale, and his nephew and niece Christopher and Joanna Guanciale. He is also survived by his former wife, and dear friend Mary Jo Napolet. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lucy (DiPaolo) Napolet. In memory of Tony's passion for a Catholic education , memorial contributions may be made to the family for Catholic education scholarships for underprivileged youth; John F. Kennedy High School, 2550 Central Parkway, SE Warren, OH 44484. Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 to 9:30 am at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel , 1884 North Road N.E.; Warren, OH 44483. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Warren, OH with the Reverand Bernard Schmalzried officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Peter Rossi and Son Funeral Home. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book, and send condolences to the family.