Napoléon "Nap" Rioux, 95, of Moncton, passed away on Wednesday November 30, 2022 at the Landry Pavilion of Faubourg du Mascaret in Moncton. Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Napoléon and Rebecca (Gauvin) Rioux.

Prior to his retirement, Napoleon was a self-employed mason. He was a man with a big heart and a good sense of humor. Nap worked for several years in his community and his parish. He was much loved.

He is survived by five children: Lynn and Renée (Robert LeBlanc) of Moncton, Gilles (Cynthia Cole) of Kasshabog Lake, ON, Denis (Denise Roy) of Dieppe, Raymond (Lisa Millican) of New Maryland; 13 grandchildren: Rémi, Anie, Élise, Mitchell, Nicolas, Éric, Josée, Dominic, Joël, Isabo, Justin, Lynae, and Aiden; two great-grandchildren: Hendrix and Clara; one sister, Thérèse Parker (late Roland) of Bathurst; one brother, Roland (Connie) of Fredericton; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Zita (Doucet); five sisters: Yvonne, Pauline, Agnès, Elzire and Annette; and four brothers: Jean, Aurèle, Paul, and Cléo.

A private funeral service will be celebrated at a later date. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Napoléon, a contribution to the Nazareth House or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com