Napoleon Gauthier Obituary

Napoleon J. Gauthier, Jr., 89, of Brooklyn, CT passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Napoleon (Nappy as he was referred to) was born on June 19, 1935, son of the late Napoleon J. and Olivine (Desmarais) Gauthier. He was the husband of the late Helen (O'Shea) Gauthier who passed away in 2020 after 63 years of marriage. Nappy is survived by his six children and spouses, Peter (Candy), Patrick (Cindy), Ann, Jimmy (Wendy), Cindy (Bob), and Daniel (Louise), 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and his brothers Paul, Norman, and David. Nappy was predeceased by his sisters Germaine and Cecile. Nappy grew up in Warren, RI where he and Helen would visit regularly throughout their lives. Family was the centerpiece of their lives. It was typical to have family gathering throughout the years with immediate and extended family that encompassed anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, clambakes, the Bristol 4th of July parade and many others. It was usual for these gatherings to have 50+ people in attendance eating, laughing, and playing games. Nappy initially worked as a plumber for his father in Warren, RI, and then at Electric Boat in Groton for 37 years. At Electric Boat he fulfilled roles as a pipefitter, pipefitter supervisor, training instructor and a contract change analyst. Nappy served in the National Guard. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lasalette Church in Brooklyn. Nappy loved to play cards (bridge, pitch, and cribbage) with his family and friends and was a good chess player. Calling hours will be held in Tillinghast Funeral Home 433 Main St. Danielson, CT on Monday December 2, 2024, from 9-10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lasalette Church in Brooklyn, CT at 11 AM. The burial service will be scheduled for a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to Boys Town. tillinghastfh.com