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NACCARATO, Junior A. "Mr. Nick" (Age 77) -
Retired Sandpoint teacher and principal, passed away on Sunday, January 22nd in Coeur d'Alene.
A visitation will be held from 4-6 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Coffelt's Funeral Chapel. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Coffelt's Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 27, 2006 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sandpoint. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2006 at Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. The son of Med and Eva Naccarato, he was born in his parents' house on March 26, 1928 in Priest River, Idaho. It was there he stayed until his graduation from Priest River High School in 1946. He then worked as a logger saving money in order to attend Gonzaga University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, and participated in Intercollegiate Knights. He served an eighteen month Tour of
Duty in the Korean War conflict. Upon his return he started his teaching career at Sandpoint High School. From there he became a teaching Vice Principal at Sandpoint Junior High. He was actively involved in setting up the curriculum for the Bonner County School District's Junior High program, and his work helped him to earn a Master's Degree in Education from Gonzaga University. During the tenure of his career he worked as the Principal at Washington, Northside, Old Farmin, and New Farmin Schools. During this time he spent several years as Commanding Officer of the local U.S. Army Reserve, Cubmaster of Boy Scout Pack 120, and worked for the United States Forest Service for 15 years. Captain Naccarato was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the Sandpoint Elks Lodge for many years. As a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, he served numerous years as Eucharist Minister, and was the past President of the Region 1, Idaho Elementary Principals Association. Mr. Nick served on a wide variety of local committees over his lifetime all aimed at the improvement of life in Bonner County, and the betterment of its school system. Junior Naccarato is survived by his wife, Mary Lee of Sandpoint, and their three sons: Dr. Shawn
Naccarato of Kuna, Idaho, Terry Naccarato of Billings, Montana, and Chris
Naccarato of Sandpoint, Idaho. He has seven grandchildren: Sean, Ryan,
Emily, Anthony, Cameron,
Savanna, and Garrett.
Naccarato is also survived by two sisters, Avis Ansel-
mo and Noreen Simpkins
of Priest River, Idaho. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of COFFELT FUNERAL SERVICE, SANDPOINT, ID.
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1928 - 2006 (77 years)
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