Donna B. Napolitano

Donna Rae Bletcher Napolitano, 71, of Waterford, passed away Friday, November 4th surrounded by her family. She was born on November 1st, 1951 in New London, CT to Donald Ray and Carmella D. Bletcher, both of whom predeceased her.

Donna graduated from Saint Bernard High School in 1969 and went on to Thames Valley Technical College before taking her first banking position at CT Bank & Trust, later becoming Fleet Bank where she was a branch manager. She later went to work for Dutch Point Credit Union in Niantic before retiring after 45 years in banking.

She married her late husband John Napolitano on June 16, 1984 with whom she spent 15 years before he passed away in 1986. They are both survived by their daughter Danielle B. Napolitano. She is also survived by her husband Phil Clark, of Waterford whom she married in 2006.

In addition her husband and daughter she is also survived by her three sisters; Debra and Andrew Drakos of Mystic, Susan Smithson of Quaker Hill, and Dawn and Joseph Wells of Davie, Fl; her nieces and nephews, Andrea Drakos, Keith Drakos, Nicholas Wells, Rachel Smithson, Christopher Drakos, and Taylor Wells; and her step children Tina Poudrette, Rita Mangelinkx, Christopher P. Napolitano, Deidre Dwy, and Debrin M. Napolitano.

Donna liked to volunteer to her time to help others. She was always reaching out and was an active auxiliary member of the Waterford VFW. She loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor, which endeared her to many. Donna most enjoyed spending time with her family, whether it was celebrating milestones or hosting gatherings at her pool. She cherished making memories and being with those she loved. One of her favorite places to be was at the beach and she especially enjoyed her time spent in Florida.

Calling hours will from 6 p.m-8 p.m on Tuesday November 8th at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home in New London. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M on Wednesday November 9th, at St. John’s Church in Uncasville. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Uncasville.