It is with profound sadness and grief that the family of Brian Samuel Napariu announces that their beloved brother, uncle and great-uncle fell asleep in the Lord on July 2, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Brian was born on November 20, 1969 to John and Evelyn A. Napariu. He was raised with his siblings in a house that was always filled with love.
Brian graduated from Lawrence Central High School. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Butler University. Upon graduation he pursued a career in sales and most recently focused on high-end retail sales. He was also an Eagle Scout.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his brothers, John S. Napariu, Sr. and his wife, Amy; Michael D. Napariu and his wife, Dianna; his sister, Olivia A. Napariu; and his nieces and nephews, John S. Napariu, Jr. and his wife, Nyla; Joseph B. Napariu and his wife, Morgan; Sonya E. Simpson and her husband, Tyler; Anna L. Napariu and her husband, Isaiah; and Samuel D. Napariu.
Brian is also survived by his great niece, Evelyn A. Napariu; and his great nephews, John C. Napariu and Henry J. Napariu.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 7855 Marsh Road, Indianapolis, IN 46278. The funeral service will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Dragan Petrovic, Rev. Fr. Paul Coats, and Rev. Deacon Christopher McCulloh officiating. Burial with graveside services will take place immediately after the funeral at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church or Sts. Constantine & Elena Romanian Orthodox Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077.
May his Memory be Eternal.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
9:30 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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