Thomas A. Napier

Thomas Patrick Napier, age 75, of Lewiston, New York made his transition on September 16th, 2023, at home with his wife, Barbara Rice.

Born on August 31st, 1948, to Thomas A. Napier and Dorothy VandenBosch in Niagara Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his son Andrew Napier on July 19th, 2017. The oldest of four children, Tom is survived by his sisters, Joan (Kim) Quarantilllo, Judith Napier (Bryan Aaker) and his brother Timothy Napier, also his nieces and nephews.

Tom graduated from Lew-Port H.S class of 1966, then from Niagara University in 1970. Tom dabbled in Lewiston politics from an early age serving as Village Trustee and Deputy Mayor and was instrumental in opening Art Park in 1975 all while beginning a sterling career in the waste management business. He purchased Tonawanda Tank Transport in Buffalo, NY by 1985 and expanded the company to Cincinnati, OH and was permitted in 42 states, in 1994 he created Tonawanda Environmental Co. to assist his transportation clients with their waste disposal. Tom sold his companies in 2020 to Chemtron Chemical in Ohio after 36 years of ownership and he and Barbara retired in Lewiston, NY.

A Memorial Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM. on THURDAY (Sept. 21) at St. Peter’s RC Church 600 Center St. Lewiston, Ny 14092.

Flowers are gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements by HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com