Bobby Paul Nappi

May 11, 1948 - May 20, 2018

Robert Paul Nappi, 70, of Lady Lake, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was born on May 11, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to his parents Jean and Mauro Nappi. Bobby moved to Florida from Alabama when he was in grade school. He was an avid sports fan and his favorite team was the University of Alabama. He graduated from Leesburg High School in 1967 and received a football scholarship to East Tennessee State University. Bobby was a former teacher, coach and drivers education instructor. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Leesburg. Bobby’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and watching his 6 grandsons grow. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 45 years Jan Nappi; son John “Boy” Nappi; daughters Lisa Mellado (Johnny) and MaryLou Farris (Johnny); brothers Michael Nappi (Beverly) and Kenneth Nappi (Jeanne); 6 grandchildren Bo, Bryce and Blake Mellado, Peyton, Trenton and Triston Farris; and his beloved dog Fritz. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 11am. Visitation will be from 10-11am in the Chapel of First Baptist Church, 220 N. 13th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748. The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Christian Care Center at First Baptist Church. You can either donate online at https://onrealm.org/ChristianCareCe/Give, or mail a check made payable to Christian Care Center, 115 N. 13th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748. Online condolences may be sent at pagetheusfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the care of Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.