Zigmont P. Napierkowski, Jr.

Boonville- Zigmont P. Napierkowski, Jr. 61, of Potato Hill Road and husband of Cathy, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Affectionately known as Zig, he was born on April 22, 1955, a son of Zigmont P. and Theresa Egnaczyk Napierkowski, Sr. He grew up on the Napierkowski homestead farm on Potato Hill and graduated from Adirondack Central High School, Boonville, with the Class of 1973. Thereafter he was employed for many years as a truck driver for G.E. Hutchins Trucking Co. and later he owned Napierkowski Transport Co. of Boonville. On October 28, 1989, Zig was united in marriage with Cathy Hutchins in Port Leyden. Zig was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Boonville. For many years he received great enjoyment fishing in Black River, going camping with family, riding his dune buggy to summertime classic car cruise in nights and companionship with his cherished canine friend, Max. In addition to his wife, Cathy, he is survived by his mother, Theresa, Boonville; two brothers and sisters in law, Michael (Beverly), Boonville and Frank (Christine), state of Ohio; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and aunts and uncles. Zig was predeceased by his father, Zigmont, Sr, and a sister, Mary Napierkowski. His Funeral will be Monday at 12:15 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonvillle, and at 1:00 P.M. at St. Joseph's Church, Boonville, where Rev. Thomas Ward, pastor will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in the spring will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Boonville. Calling hours are Sunday 1-4 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 164, Boonville, NY 13309, or to a charity of your choice.