Gainesville, Florida
1933 - 2019 (Age 86)
OPDYKE, NEIL D. Neil D. Opdyke, Ph.D, age 86, a Gainesville resident, passed away April 7, of complications due to congestive heart failure. Neil was born February 7, 1933 to Beatrice Opdyke Bird. He grew up in Frenchtown, NJ where he was captain of his high school football team. He attended...
Read MoreDr. Opdyke was always full of wisdom, knowledge and a great sense of humor. A great scientist and his legacy will continue with the scientific community he helped to instruct. We will never forget his stories about watching the landing in the moon in the only television set available in Maicao (Colombia). Carlos Jaramillo & Maria Barreto
carlos jaramillo
April 27, 2019 | Panama (Panama), UM
My Mom always enjoyed the visits from Neil and your family, the day she enjoyed the most was at Christmas when you all sang carols for her, she knew it would be her last time seeing all of you. I am so sorry for your loss, he is a great man and will always be remembered. He is in our hearts for ever.
Denise Reigle-Avila
April 12, 2019 | Frenchtown, NJ
Marjorie I am so surprised to read about the passing of Neil. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Campbell
April 12, 2019 | Fredericksburg, VA
May God grant rest to Neil. My sincere condolences to the whole family.
Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou
April 11, 2019 | Marietta, GA | Friend
