Michael J. Napierala

Napierala. Raised in West Seneca, NY, he graduated from West Seneca West High School in 1982. A three-sport athlete at West Seneca West High School, he competed in football, basketball and baseball and was captain of the team in all three sports. While in high school he met the former Lori Latke, eventually marrying and starting their family. They had been married 42 years at the time of Michaels death. He retired from the NYS Department of Corrections in 2016 after a prestigious 28-year career. When he took a position at the Lakeview Correctional Facility, Michael and Lori moved to Fredonia where they raised their family. An outdoorsman at heart, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael had a booming laugh that will be deeply missed.

Michael is survived by: his wife, Lori (Latke) Napierala; three children, Michael C. (Jill) Napierala, of Westfield, Jeremy J. (Stephanie) Napierala, of Buffalo, and Michelle L. (Nathan) Burrows of Brocton; four grandchildren, Chloe Napierala, Lilly, Natalie and Theo Burrows; five siblings, David Napierala, Carl Napierala, Elaine Dabney, Cathy Napierala and Dennis Napierala; also survived by nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Irene Napierala.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY on Thursday from 4-7 pm, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am.

Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by David J. Dengler.