Genealogy

The Naples Regional Library processes requests for copies of obituaries and death notices from our microfilm collection of Naples area newspapers. The microfilm covers the years of 1927-36 and 1947-2007 (some years are partial). If the death occurred during the years 1927 through 2007, excluding the years for which no microfilm is available, a search may be performed using our online Obituary Index(XLSX, 2MB).

Obituary requests are researched free of charge, and one hard copy of the obituary can be made for you free of charge. Please allow one week processing time per subject. Requests may be submitted via email to Obits@collier.gov. To request a hard copy via postal mail, we ask that you provide us with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, mailed to the Reference Department.

Obituary Request
Naples Regional Library Reference Dept.
650 Central Avenue
Naples, Florida 34102

Please provide the subject’s full name and date of death (if known) in your request.

Naples Daily News Obituaries – Indexes:

• CCPL Obits(XLSX, 2MB): 1927-36; 1947-01/ 2008
• Legacy.com: year to date

Local & State

• Collier County Museum's Collections Database
• Genealogical Society of Collier County
• Lee County Genealogical Society
• Florida State Genealogical Society
• Florida Memory Project - from the State Archives of Florida

National

• Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites
• National Genealogical Society
• FamilySearch
• Roots Web Genealogical Data Cooperative
• U.S. GenWeb Project
• Where to Write for Vital Records (NCHS)
• Ellis Island Passenger Search