Jason Benedetto Nappi

Jason Benedetto Nappi, adored husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend of Marshfield, suddenly passed away on October 4, 2026 at the age of 55.

Born on April 13, 1971, the oldest of three children, Jason was a proud member of the Deering High School Class of 1989, where he spent four years on the varsity wrestling team.

He went on to attend the University of New Hampshire for 4 years, where he became a member of the Acacia fraternity. After college, in May of 1994, Jason decided to do something a little less conventional: he packed up and went to Yellowstone National Park by himself, where he lived and worked for the summer.

He had so much fun at college that he needed to finish his undergraduate education and graduate from the University of Southern Maine where he got his bachelors in Philosophy. Following graduation, he moved to Boston where he eventually earned his Master’s in Software Engineering from Brandeis University. After moving to Boston, he spent time at Meditech, where he made lifelong friends who remained an important part of his life. He later joined OpenWeb, where he continued to build his career as a software engineer and work in the field he loved. Jason took great pride in his work and was always willing to solve a problem, figure something out, or learn something new.

It was also during this time that he met the love of his life, Missy (Holodinski). They lived together in South Boston for 2 years. Together, they moved to Quincy where they started their family before eventually settling in Marshfield and building the life they shared.

Jason and Missy shared a deep love and a genuine friendship that made them happiest simply being together. They were truly best friends and loved each other’s company, whether they were sitting on the couch watching TV, taking walks around Marshfield with their dog, Tyson, or heading to the beach in Jason’s prized possession, his Bronco. They enjoyed the everyday moments just as much as the big ones, and some of their happiest memories came from simply spending time side by side. Every summer, they looked forward to their family trips to Rangeley, Maine, creating traditions and memories that they would carry with them for years to come. They shared countless adventures, laughs, and quiet moments together, and their love for each other was evident in the comfort and happiness they found in simply being in each other’s company. And while they didn’t always agree on everything, especially his heavy metal music, they truly enjoyed each other’s company, and their love and friendship were at the heart of their life together.

Jason was incredibly smart, independent, and always willing to figure things out for himself. He was a true tech wizard and could seemingly fix anything involving a computer. He was also known for his dry humor, quick wit, sarcasm, and a stubborn confidence in his opinions that made conversations with him especially memorable.

Jason’s greatest joy in life were his three children, Brett, Mallory, and Luke. He loved being involved in their lives and sports, whether he was coaching them on the field or cheering them on from the sidelines. He rarely missed a game or event, always making sure he was there to support them. And when he wasn’t at one of their games, he was likely at home on the couch watching football. A lifelong and very proud Raiders fan, Jason loved talking about sports and could spend hours discussing the game, the players, and, of course, what he thought they should have done differently.

Jason also loved trying new foods, especially Italian food and different kinds of wings, and he was always willing to experiment in the kitchen. He had a curious and adventurous spirit and was never afraid to try something new, whether it was a new recipe, a new restaurant, or a new place to explore. And no matter how a meal turned out, Jason would happily eat it and usually finish whatever was left on everyone else’s plates too. Affectionately known as “the human garbage disposal,” he could always be counted on to make sure nothing went to waste.

He made lifelong friendships, loved his family deeply, and created a life filled with stories that will continue to be told for years to come.

He will be remembered for his intelligence, independence, dry sense of humor, love of sports, adventurous spirit, and most of all, his love for his family.

His family will miss his stories, his jokes, his advice, his stubbornness, and all the little things that made him who he was.

In Jason’s memory, we encourage everyone to prioritize their mental health, check in on the people they love, and never be afraid to reach out for support when they need it.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street in Marshfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Nappi Children Education Fund via: https://www.gofundme.com/f/college-fund-for-nappi-children