Napoleon S. Paje, Sr., 72, of the Philippines, died peacefully on January 10, 2021.
Napoleon was born on March 31, 1948, in Zambales, Philippines to parents Toribio and Cristita (nee Soler) Paje. On April 18, 1970 he married Ester Manzano and together they raised four children. Napoleon was a member of Kiwanis International, an elder at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and was employed as a CENRO and OIC PENRO of Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He was a very good, generous, and loving husband and father. He loved to spend time outside in nature and took great care of his garden. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ester Paje, his children, Jay Robinson (Theresa) Paje, Napoleon (Maritess) Paje, Jr., Amhercia Joy (Benjamin) Cantorne, and Jeff Lloyd (Rosary Joy) Paje, his grandchildren, Jomarie, JM Josh, BJ, Jasmine, Janna, Andrei, Jamie, and Alfeo, his seven siblings, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Aida Paje Florendo, and Toribio Paje, Jr.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 16 from 12noon to time of service 3 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Prayers and thoughts to the family for the loss of a great dad. Irreplaceable and will be missed.