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Clifford August Neil

1922 - 2018

Clifford August Neil obituary, 1922-2018, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1922

DIED

2018

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Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Clifford Neil Obituary

Cilfford August Neil, 95, of 32 Aqua Street, Lanesborough, MA, passed away April 11, 2018 at Berkshire Medical Center.

He was born in Pittsfield on October 11, 1922 to the late August J and Eva M. Duval Neil. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.

Mr. Neil married the former Emma Proctor, who predeceased him on March 10, 2001.

He was a US Navy Veteran, having served in World War II. He was a Second Class Aviation Machinist's Mate, and a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was on USS Gambier Bay, which was the only American aircraft carrier sunk by enemy surface gunfire during World War II.

He went on to be a self-employed vending machine operator, installing them and fixing them. He also previously worked as a carpenter and also worked at General Electric Machine Shop.

Clifford was a communicant of St. Joseph Church and previously was a communicant of the former Notre Dame Church. He enjoyed going to O.T.B. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him.

He leaves behind his two daughters, Terese Balsamo of Pittsfield and Katherine Neil of Ocala, FL; his two sons, David Neil of Lanesborough and Clifford Neil Jr., of Summerville, FL; he also leaves nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Bob Neil and a grandchild Allison Neil.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Clifford will be held, Saturday April 14, 2018 with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:00am at St. Joseph Church, with Msgr. Rev. Michael A. Shershanovich, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held, Friday, April 13, 2018 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lanesboro VFW Food Pantry in care of the funeral home. To leave a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.deryfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Apr. 13, 2018.

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Daniel Triceri

September 5, 2018

Just heard of Clif's passing. Fond memories of growing up at Cliffs house at the lake. My family always thought the world of Cliff and Nickey and the Neil family. My prayers are with him and his family.

BEV White

April 22, 2018

Sorry to hereabout to hear about your Dad. May He RIP God bless you and family.

Helen Healey

April 14, 2018

Uncle Cliff was a wonderful man and will be missed tremendously. Remembering all the good times. Condolences to all the family.

Helen (Hansen) Healey & Dave Healey.
St. Petersburg, FL

Donna Girard

April 14, 2018

RIP. Uncle Cliff.

Marlene Hughes

April 13, 2018

The USS Gambier Bay family offer its condolences to the family of Clifford. We will toll a bell for him at this years memorial service in San Antonio. Thank you for your service Clifford and Rest in Peace.

Rosemary Couture

April 13, 2018

Dear, Therese, Kathy, David, Cliff, I was so sorry to hear about your father, he was a wonderful man, with a smile always on his face, I know my family adored him, and were always a little happier when they were around him, He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Tom Couture

April 13, 2018

Dear Cliffy, David, Kathy and Terese, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great guy and definitely one of our Greatest Generation. I'll always treasure my memories of times spent with your family at the lake and, especially, growing up with Uncle Cliff! They don't make them like your Dad anymore. I wish you all the very best at this sad time. Your cousin, Tom

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