[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. NICHOLAS P. DiNAPOLI

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2014

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Nicholas P. 
DiNapoli, an esteemed citizen of my congressional district who holds 
the distinction of being a lifelong resident of the Town of North 
Hempstead. Mr. DiNapoli was born on April 6, 1924, to Pete and Jeanette 
DiNapoli in Roslyn Heights, New York, and has resided in Albertson, New 
York since 1953. He is a New Yorker, born and bred.
   After graduating from Roslyn public schools, Nicholas served our 
country in World War II as a member of the Army Air Force. I thank him 
for his service during this historic time and for his contribution to a 
United States victory.
   When he returned home, he built a model life for himself and his 
family. He married Adeline, his late wife of 43 years, and raised two 
sons, Thomas and James. As the years passed, he has also been able to 
enjoy spending time with his two grandchildren, Victoria and Nicholas. 
Mr. DiNapoli served a forty year career at the New York Telephone 
Company, where his hard work enabled him to rise all the way from a 
splicer's helper to foreman.
   What is truly inspirational is Mr. DiNapoli's devotion to his 
community. Over the years, he has served as a volunteer firefighter 
with the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department, and has been involved with 
the American Legion, Albertson Little League, Boy Scouts of America 
Troop 481 and St. Aidan's Parish.
   Mr. DiNapoli will turn 90 on April 6, 2014, and his positivity, 
independence and generosity has cemented his legacy as a devoted and 
loving family man, and as a strong role model for his children and 
grandchildren. I am honored to be able to represent him here in 
Congress.

                          ____________________