Charles Joseph Napolitano, 81, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born July 27, 1943 in Mulberry to the late John and June (Langston) Napolitano. He served his country in the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam War and retired as a Chief Petty Officer; he then retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; and a brother, Kenneth Napolitano.
He is survived by a daughter, Tonya Pilcher of Muskogee; a brother, Richard Napolitano of Alma; and three grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.