On January 17 2024, Paul Joseph Napieralski, AKA PJ, died in Venice, Florida at the age of 73 peacefully in his sleep. Paul is survived by Linda, wife of 52 happy years; his children Jason (Anne) Napieralski, Amy (Kent) Carlson, Corey Napieralski; his grandchildren Max, Oscar, Connor, Spencer, Sawyer and Finley and siblings Gail (Greg) Henderson and Kal (Jane) Napieralski.
Paul was born on October 12, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1968 and went on to attend UW-Milwaukee where he graduated with a Masters in Finance. Paul worked at Miller Brewery Company for 27 years ending his career as Chief Financial Officer. After retirement, he and Linda became snowbirds living in Florida.
Paul married Linda in 1971. They were high school sweethearts. Paul loved golf, gambling, traveling, cheering on the Packers, Brewers and Bucks, cocktails and playing bartender. Paul always had a positive attitude, a smile and a silly joke or two. He was generous, fun loving and never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
No memorial service is planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held in Milwaukee at a date to be determined. The family asks in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the American Heart Association.