Muriel Naparstek

Muriel (Israel) Naparstek, age 84, much beloved and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Monday, January 10, 2022. She is widow of Thomas B. Naparstek and daughter of the late Hyman & Pauline (Temkin) Israel. She is survived by her sister Shirley Gerrol of West Hartford, sons Marc & wife Patti of Aberdeen NJ, Scot & wife Darlene of Alexandria VA, Jeff & partner Edwin Colon of South Glastonbury and Craig Naparstek of Plainville CT. Grandchildren Taylor & Roshanna, Josh & Krysti, Hanna, Matthew & Tawny, Jacob, Gabriella, Cassandra, Tessa, two great grandchildren Ella and Amelia, brother in-law Benjamin Alaimo & several nieces and nephews.

Muriel spent the last ten years living close to family in Matawan NJ. Born and raised in Hartford CT, where she was a graduate of Weaver High school. She and her husband Tommy, were long-time residents of Bloomfield CT where they raised their four sons and owned and operated several restaurants. She also owned and operated a Party goods store, was a crossing guard, den mother, volunteered at Hebrew Home & other local convalescent homes. She Loved spending time with family, playing Mahjong, watching and rooting for the NY Yankees, UCONN Women’s basketball and watching the Hallmark channel.

There will be a private graveside service, Rabbi David Small officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc. 3269 Hwy/Rt 35, Hazlet, NJ, 07730. Donations in her memory may be made to Natl. MS Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org or charity of your choice.

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