March
20, 1937 - Dec. 25, 2009SOUTH BEND - Lucille Marie Naples died on Christmas Day in her sleep at home in South Bend. Lucille Naples, daughter of the late John James Naples and Sally Angeline India, was born in Chicago IL, March 20, 1937. She had three brothers: the late Joseph Jude Naples, Kenneth Naples and Larry Naples. The family name was legally changed from Napolitano to Naples in 1943. Lucille is also survived by daughter, Terri Lynn Dillon, husband, Dave Dillon, their children, Cara and David Dillon, and daughter, Kathleen Patricia (Ore) Nebergall, her fiancé, John S. Dugger, and previous husband, Leif Nebergall, and their children, Melissa and Bruce Nebergall. Lucille lived her life in the spirit of the Naples family. A strong heritage of love of God, family, and the realization that is not a duty but a blessing to help one another here on earth each and every day. Lucille was married to Ronald Norman Ore from 1957 to 1977 during which she was a Sunday school teacher, children's librarian, girl scout leader, and organized a group for teens concentrating her efforts on healthy creative activities to keep them off the streets. She produced and directed shows for children without profit to engage and benefit the elderly and the disabled. Lucille fostered and mentored more than a hundred young people who were like her extended family of children. A few who should be noted are Harry Thiebault, Pegs (Barth) Jaworski, Patrick Shanley, Roxanne White (children, Jerrica and Zachery), Jonathon Kraus, Joe Blair (children, Joey and Gaby) Billie Bradburn and Lawrence Taylor, and the late Michael Hale. Lucille was a great humanitarian, always working for the betterment of humanity. In 1981 she founded a non-profit organization called Unity 11, Inc. with longtime best friend, Joyce Hug. This organization was dedicated to reaching out to those individuals who had fallen through the cracks of the social welfare system. It included job training, food for the poor, and counseling services. For the past 12 years, Lucille has been the comptroller for the Michiana Free-Net, a local non-profit organization providing Internet services and free web hosting to non-profits. Starting in 2000, she became the admin. assistant and comptroller for Sacred Waters, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals on their personal spiritual journeys. Those wishing to pay there respects may join us in a celebration of her life at Sacred Waters, located at 16990 Douglas Rd, Mishawaka, on Thursday December 31st, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Waters, Inc., or to Harry Thibault for a fund to benefit the educations of the foster grandchildren. E-mail condolences to [email protected]. Lucille Naples ashes will be buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, IL, next to her parents in spring, as per her wishes. Bubb Funeral Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.