Bruce Vincent Napolitano, 81, of Gorham passed peacefully on May 21 at MMC after a brief Illness. He was born on April 12, 1941 in New Haven, CT, the son of late Vincent and Mary Napolitano. Bruce graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with an Associate's Degree and completed his BA in Psychology from the University of Bridgeport, CT. While in Connecticut he met his wife and they just celebrated 56 years of marriage in May. They eventually moved to Maine to raise their children, this move lead to Bruce developing many lifelong friendships. Bruce was employed by Scott Paper Co. in Winslow, ME until they closed. He retired from IT at Maine General Hospital in Waterville. His family was his greatest love and joy. He traveled the state to be a part of his children's many activities. Family activities included cross country skiing, skating, snow shoeing, hiking and biking. Later on, he developed a love for sailing and kayaking. He was a member and volunteer for many organizations, including MOAC, REM, OLLI Walking Club and the Maine Wilderness Rescue Team, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and Audobon Soc. Bruce is survived by his wife of 56 years Connie, of Gorham; his son, Chris, and his wife Kim, of Orefield, PA; two grandchildren Avery and Morgan; his daughter, Kara of NH; his brother, Vincent, and his wife, Marlene, of New Haven, CT, and his niece, Noelle, of East Haven, CT; sister in laws, Eva Tompson, of Standish and Mary Bertell of Windham; his brother in law, Joseph Dame, and his wife, Michelle, of Standish, and several nieces and nephews. His best friends Larry and Laurel Ricci. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 11:00am at Dolby, Blais, Segee Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. The family would like to thank the staff at Maine Medical Center SCU3 for the compassionate care he received.