Background

Napoleon, Marty was born on June 2, 1921 in Brooklyn. Son of Matthew Joseph and Jennie (Giampocaro) Napoleon.

Education

Educated public schools, Brooklyn.

Career

One highlight of his work with Armstrong was a rollicking swing version of "Sunrise, Sunset", from the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Napoleon was born Matthew Napoli in Brooklyn to Sicilian immigrants. He later legally changed his name.

Napoleon lived at The Regency senior center, in Glen Cove, New York (Long Island).

Achievements

• Marty Napoleon has been listed as a notable musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Composers.

Interests

• Reading, bicycling, writing music, photography, travel.

Connections

Married Marie Giordano, May 15, 1921. Children: Jeanine Napoleon Goldman, Marty Philip Junior.

Father:

Matthew Joseph Napoleon

Mother:

Jennie (Giampocaro) Napoleon

Spouse:

Marie Giordano

child:

Jeanine Napoleon Goldman Napoleon

child:

Marty Philip Junior Napoleon