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Neil Thomas Sinnott

Portland, Oregon

1949 - 2021

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Neil Thomas SinnottSept 17, 1949 - Jan. 6, 2021Portland, OregonNeil Thomas Sinnott was born Sept. 17, 1949 in San Jose, CA. He passed away in Portland, OR on Jan. 6, 2021 with his loving wife Kathy by his side. Growing up in a family of sports enthusiasts, he loved all sports. He graduated from...

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Happy Birthday Neil, his birthday and my brother's kidney transplant are Sept. 17 so it's easy to remember. Neil was very funny and had a nickname for everyone. He was so kind to me which was interesting because I am just the sister of a friend of his. His kindness made a permanent impression in my heart. He talked a tough game but I'm certain there was a deeply sensitive heart beating inside him He'll be missed forever.

I am so sorry to hear of Neil´s passing. I worked on Neil´s Ground Crew for AirCal, in San Jose, back in the late 1980´s. He was a great friend and leader, coordinating busy ramp activity in support of the airline ground handling. He did in a cool, calm, and efficient manner, many times injecting humor in his guidance. I had dreams of continuing in the airlines as a pilot, and he was one that would encourage and put the fire under your feet. I did eventually continue on and one of the...

I've been a volunteer manager at the Zarephath Kitchen & Pantry in Gresham, Oregon for the past 5+ years, and during this time Neil became a most welcome and delightful acquaintance. Every December like clockwork Neil would call me and arrange to visit in person to make a very generous and heartfelt donation to Zarephath. He never missed a year and he was always so humble about his giving. It was an honor to have this small interaction with Neil every year. A little bit of Neil's...

So sad to hear the news. Many, many fond memories of working together and enjoying life together.
Wish to send condolences to Kathy and the Sinnott Family.

Neil was a one-of-a-kind character. Once you made his inner circle, there is nothing he wouldn’t do for you. We loved him and will always miss him.

I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. Neil was always so much fun and what an athlete! Kickball and baseball were quite the recess activities! Neil and I attended St. Martin Elementary school in San Jose-- 52 kids in our class! Neil and I were girlfriend and boyfriend in 8th grade. Just in time for 8th-grade graduation parties! I particularly remember his mom, Esther, as just the sweetest person. I know my mom was very fond of her. They use to talk about Neil and me when they met...

Went to school with Neil at Blackford H.S. What a great guy!!

We loved Neil. Spent many fabulous vacations with Kathy and him. He leaves a hole in our group of friends that will never be filled.
Cindy & Bob Price