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Neil Strauss Obituary

STRAUSS, Neil M. Of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Swampscott, MA, entered into rest on Monday evening August 9th after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Joyce (Factor) Strauss. Devoted son of Elsie and the late Horace V. Strauss of Swampscott. Cherished father of Samantha and Kimberly Strauss & step-father to Laura & Julie Stone. Loving brother to Robin Strauss Shapiro. Neil was laid to rest at Sharon Memorial Park on August 11th.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2010.

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julie celona

October 5, 2010

Neil was a truly wonderful man who always made me feel special and loved in every way possible,he was a great husband to my mother Joyce and such a good friend to my father Paul.I will never forget how he loved calling anything great the bee's knees:) the whipped cream fight on the beach in maine and the sparklers on the 4th of july.losing Neil broke my heart,not just for mysef but for my entire family because having such a flawless man in all of our lives meant so very much to all of us. I always thought that the worst pain i would ever have to feel in my life would be the pain from a broken heart..until the day my heart shattered.. Neil where ever you are. I love you and miss you.Today..Tomorrow & Forever you remin in my heart.

Julie s Celona

Neil with his two girls

julie celona

October 5, 2010

Neil was a truly wonderful man who always made me feel special and loved in every way possible,he was a great husband to my mother Joyce and such a good friend to my father Paul.I will never forget how he loved calling anything great the bee's knees:) the whipped cream fight on the beach in maine and the sparklers on the 4th of july.losing Neil broke my heart,not just for mysef but for my entire family because having such a flawless man in all of our lives meant so very much to all of us. I always thought that the worst pain i would ever have to feel in my life would be the pain from a broken heart..until the day my heart shattered.. Neil where ever you are. I love you and miss you.Today..Tomorrow & Forever you remin in my heart.

Julie s Celona

August 20, 2010

I was a friend of Neil's many years ago, and I just wanted to let his family know how sorry I am. He will always be in my prayers Love Lana Winston Conti

August 16, 2010

Love and Miss you Dad!
<3 Kimberly

Paul Stone

August 15, 2010

Dear Samantha and Kimberly,
Even though I haven't seen you guys in a very long time,I just wanted you to know your dad was a very loving,caring and devoted father to you both. I had the good fortune to be in his company many times over the last fifteen years and all we would talk about would be our girls. Always remember he loved you two so so so much-Paul Stone

August 15, 2010

It is with great sadness that I just heard of Neil's passing.... I new Neil many years ago and found him to be a really nice guy. I express my sympathy to his entire family.
Louise Berenson Chapman

August 13, 2010

Dear Joyce,
We were so saddened to hear of Neil's passing. For the brief time that we knew him we were blessed to have the time that we spent together and all the wonderful memories on the cruise in Italy. That will always mean so much to us.
Please let me know if there is anything we can do to make this time easier for you.
Love,
Anne and John Nickson

August 13, 2010

Dear Joyce, Samantha, Kimberly, Laura, Julie.. and family; The tribute on Wednesday in Sharon was beautiful and loving; the poem, the words, the love that was shown will always be remembered.
I am so sorry for the passing of this elegant and lovely man. Rosalie

helen krulewich

August 12, 2010

Dear Samantha, Kimberly and family,
We send you our deepest sympathy. May his memory be a blessing.
The Krulewich family

August 12, 2010

I have lit this candle for my father Neil Strauss. May your flame never burn out.
Love love love love you

Samantha

August 11, 2010

We were sorry to read of the loss of our cousin Neil. May fond memories help to ease the pain that is being felt by those who loved him. Cousins Donna and Spencer Kagan

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