Christopher Jay Napolitano, 48, of Riva, MD died on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from complications after a surfing accident in Maryland. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on July 30, 1960 to Louise and Richard Napolitano, Chris spent most of his childhood in Bowie, MD. A 1978 graduate of Bowie High School, Chris earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Maryland. Creative and ambitious, Chris was the owner and CEO of the award-wining Joint Venture Marketing firm in Lanham, MD. He was a successful local businessman, entrepreneur, and an active member and volunteer at New Covenant Church in Arnold, MD. He resided in Riva, MD with his family.

Chris was a loving husband and father, a devout Christian, an accomplished professional, and a competitive athlete. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; his children, Zachary and Olivia; his parents, Louise and Richard of Englewood, FL; his twin brother, Dan; his older brothers, Rick and Steve; his sister, Alicia Lotz; seven nieces, six nephews, his sisters-in-law, and many loving friends and extended family members.

The family will receive friends and host a visitation at New Covenant Church at 365 Jones Station Road in Arnold on Wednesday, July 29th from 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be offered at the church at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 30th. The interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to an education fund established for Chris and Jacque's children called the Napolitano Education Trust in c/o BB&T Bank @ 2405 Brandermill Blvd. Gambrills, MD 21054. For further information regarding the education trust, please call Keith Pauley at (410)878-4870.