Levittown Man Gets 50 Years To Life For Murdering Wife: Prosecutors

LEVITTOWN, NY — A Levittown man was sentenced on Thursday to 50 years to life in prison for murdering his wife and attempting to murder his brother-in-law.

Thomas DiNapoli, 70, was convicted by a jury in June.

"Cheryl DiNapoli was senselessly murdered by her husband in August 2020, when he brutally fired a rifle twice into her face and neck during an argument in their home," Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said."Cheryl’s brother ran to her aid and was able to disarm the defendant, but Thomas’ carnage only continued when he retrieved a second weapon and shot his brother-in-law as well.

On the evening of Aug. 13, 2020, DiNapoli and his wife were arguing in the bedroom of their Levittown home, Donnelly said. He shot the 61-year-old in the eye and neck with a 9mm rifle.

The woman’s younger brother, who was also living at the home, entered the couple’s bedroom, ultimately taking the weapon away from DiNapoli, who went to a safe in the garage where he retrieved a shotgun, Donnelly said.

DiNapoli shot his brother-in-law, who was behind a door, in the right arm. He is recovering from his injuries.

"Cheryl’s life was tragically cut short because of her husband’s murderous rage, and while no amount of prison time can ease the pain of the many family members and friends who loved her dearly, we hope that today’s lengthy sentence brings them some measure of comfort," Donnelly said.