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John McNeish Obituary
John P. McNeish
of Binghamton
It is with broken hearts that his family announces the death of John P. McNeish. His courage, strength and determination to fight the lung cancer that in the end caused his death on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, was an inspiration to those of us close to him. John was predeceased by his parents, Everett (Red) and Mae McNeish; and his brother, David McNeish; and David's son, Paul. John was born June 22, 1949 in Wilson Hospital and was a graduate of Chenango Valley High School. He enjoyed a 29 year career as a proud Union employee at Verizon, where he developed many lifelong friendships. He looked forward to the Wednesday morning "Bucky breakfasts: with his friends and the monthly "fossil Fridays" reminiscing with his fellow retirees. He enjoyed Sunday morning breakfasts at the Spot, where he spent exorbitant amounts of money on scratch-off tickets, knowing that he would win the big bucks one of these days. If you asked him, he was always "just peachy" even during his fight with cancer. John was happiest just being at home, devoted to taking care of his family pets, cooking dinners for his in-laws and watching his DVD collection. John dedicated himself to making his family happy and was the best husband, dad and brother; he will be sadly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; their son, Dana Welch and his girlfriend, Kristina Ashby; his daughter, Jill Poock and her husband, Erick; his son, Eric McNeish and his wife, Natale and their son, Evan; his sister, Virginia McNeish and her good friend Faith Brown; his sister, Linda Jaje and her husband, Tad; his sister-in-law, Margie McNeish; his brother, Bob McNeish and his wife, Millie; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Walter and Eleanor Welch; sister-in-law, Judy Phillips; sister-in-law, Betsy Waples and her husband, Ed; brother-in-law, Jack Welch and friend, Mary Foraker; sister-in-law, Grace Welch; numerous nieces and nephews. His family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Ronald Harris and the excellent nursing staff at Broome Oncology for their kind and compassionate care of John during this final chapter of his life.
"Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger." A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. John would love it if donations in his memory were made to any no-kill animal shelter of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John McNeish
Kenneth McNeish
January 25, 2023
I remember uncle John years ago at family gatherings at my grandparents house,Everett and Mae McNeish.He always treated me decent.
Linda Franchina
October 13, 2008
Dear Kathy and family, I was so sorry to hear of
John's passing. May he rest in peace and may your memories strengthen you in the days ahead.
John & Jacky Kernan
October 13, 2008
Kathy and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Johns passing, he was the a great fighter. He will be missed, WE couldn't make the services because I had surgery on my foot and can't walk yet. Again you have our prayers and love John & jacky Kernan
Dave and Sandy Boswell
October 13, 2008
Dear Kathy and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Marcia Cherry
October 13, 2008
Kathy, We wish we had something to say to ease your pain. Meeting you & John was the one positive thing that has come out of the ordel our husbands shared. In the few short months we knew John, he was one of the most honest, funny,upbeat, and caring people.We consider it a privilege to have had our paths cross. We will miss him. God Bless you and the family, there is surely a new Angel in heaven.
Mary Ellen Meskell
October 12, 2008
Dear Kathy and Family,
I am very saddened to hear of the death of John. I will miss seeing him in the neighborhood, the jokes and teasing and the ever smiling persona that was John.
As a neighbor, he was the best - always willing to offer his help and guidance. It was awesome to see his softer side when it came to his animals and those that needed care like when Mardi Gras came to the neighborhood and eventually into my house.
The tribute today was so fitting and beautiful as was his example to all of us of courage, determination and love for all of you.
I am sure that Emmy welcomed him into heaven and they are probably sitting together watching over you and the family with love.
Though these next days will be difficult, remember that he is still with you and will always be there for you. May he rest in peace.
If you need anything, please call.
Jerry Pace
October 12, 2008
To Kathy and family, also to John's family, I would like to send my condolences for the loss of your husband and he was a great guy and had a great sense of humor and he will definately be missed by all that knew him as a friend.
wendy olson
October 12, 2008
Dear Kathy,So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family.Hold dear the wonderful memories that you have and they will help you in the difficult days ahead. Wendy.
Kim Sanford
October 12, 2008
Dear Family
Although I have not seen John in so many years, I have always thought of him with affection. He made me laugh when we were going through such an awful time. It sounds like you had a wonderful life with him and now you will have many warm, comforting memories to draw on to get through this difficult time. He will be missed by so many
Jerry Pace
October 11, 2008
To Kathy and John's family,
I would like to send you my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and a great guy that was always good for a laugh. I worked along side of John at the phone company and he sure made the job enjoyable to be at work. He will definately be missed by all that knew him as a friend.
Bob & Priscilla Williams
October 11, 2008
Kathy, John was not only our neighbor, but a good friend. He will be deeply missed along with his excellent apple pie. We will always cherish his thoughts and good humor.
Sharon (Wertman) Carpenter
October 11, 2008
To All of John's Family,
My heart and love goes out to all of you. When I read the newspaper, I realized that John would not be able to share in the CV class reunion with us and that made me very sad. When the festivities started last night I stepped to the memorial table and for a moment I was not celebrating but was very sad that we had lost such a wonderful person from our class of '68. Please know that he will be thought of all weekend by all of his classmates and remembered with hearts of love and fond remembrances of his part in the Class of '68.
Marcia Bishop
October 11, 2008
Linda & Tad, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I truely know what you are going through as I just lost my mother on Sept 19th. I hope your memories of John help you get through this difficult time.
God Bless you all.
Dick Snyder
October 11, 2008
Kathy & Family,
We want you to know our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family. I very fondly remember seeing John just a couple of weeks ago at the diner in Vestal.
Dick & Joanie Snyder
Bill & Jackie (Delanoy) Sanders
October 10, 2008
Dear Ones,
We want to express our loving thoughts and prayers to your family in this time of loss.
May it help to know we remember you in prayer.
Wendy Olson
October 10, 2008
Dear Kathy, My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. May the wonderful memories that you have help ease the pain. Love Wendy
Dick Root
October 10, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to Johnny's family, He was one of the best.
From an old time co-worker
Paul Walker
October 10, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Norm Montgomery
October 10, 2008
Kathy and family - our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We will miss his nack of always "keeping the pot stirred" at the breakfast club. We will never forget the adventures of coaching baseball or the challenges of the fire company and especially working side by side for the telephone company. John, you will be sadly missed. Norm and Karen Montgomery
Joy Dirig
October 10, 2008
Kathy,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Mike and Linda Parke
October 10, 2008
Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
JO DARLING
October 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family. I attended CVHS with John and remember what a great guy he was. May God Hold Him In The Palm Of His Hand
Peggy Munson
October 10, 2008
Dear Kathy and Family, John was always such a nice guy and so much fun to be around. I saw John last winter in Rite Aid and he was telling me about his illness. He had a wonderful outlook..not surprising. My thoughts and prayers are with John and with you. Sincerely, Peggy (Langevin) Munson
Julie Michalak
October 10, 2008
To Kathy & Family,
I'm sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
TONYA AND BRIAN HAGERMAN
October 10, 2008
I WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW SORRY I AM TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN'S PASSING. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.
TONYA HAGERMAN (ALDO'S)
Bob Seidel
October 10, 2008
Dear John's family. I knew John from Chenango Valley class of "68" and I was looking forward to seeng him again during our class reunion this weekend. I remember John as a GREAT guy in school and the type of person you could always count on. In reading his history I see that never changed. God Bless you and your inter family.
Joe and Diane Waples
October 10, 2008
To Kathy and her family and to John's family, we express
our sincere condolences at this very sad time. It will now
be a time to share your many, fond memories of John with all of your families and friends. You will be in our thoughts and
prayers during this very difficult time.
Susan & Tim Brown
October 10, 2008
Our hearts are so saddened to hear of John's passing ~ we are so sorry.
He was a CV classmate & friend, and this weekend of our 40th CV Class of '68 Reunion, we will remember John with joy & friendship, as he very much enriched our CV lives.
Bob Marier
October 10, 2008
John always spoke his mind and Ya gotta love that about him. I know how much he loved and was loved by his family; he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. My prayers are with him and them.
Ermina Weiland
October 10, 2008
Kathy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Love, Ermina
Mary Anne Norris
October 10, 2008
To Kathy and the rest of John's family, my deepest sympathy. He was a kind, generous and friendly neighbor who fought a courageous battle. His love of animals will also be remembered.
John & Mary Parks
October 10, 2008
Kathy, We are so sorry to read of John's death in the paper. Please know you have our sincerest sympathy.
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