Name: Visitation for WALTER J. MCNEIL
Start: 2017-01-05T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

McNEIL, Walter J. Passed on January 2, 2017. Age 92, longtime resident of Dedham. Beloved husband of 68 years to Elizabeth "Alice" (Stepasiuk) McNeil. Devoted father of Walter J. McNeil, Jr. of Danville, VT; Paula M. Moore and her husband Patrick of Dover, MA; and Carol A. McNeil and her husband Richard Hunt of Littleton, MA. Also survived by his grandchildren Andrew Harnett of Seattle, WA, Gregory Harnett of Boston, MA, and Valeria Moore of Hudson, MA; his great-granddaughter, Vanessa Moore; and many nieces and nephews. Proud WWII Veteran, U.S. Navy, Submarine Service. Graduate of Northeastern University, with Bachelor's and MBA degrees. Senior Electrical Engineer at Raytheon Co. for 29 years. Holder of several patents. Former volunteer for Dedham Council on Aging. "Lucky Mac" was uncommonly devoted to his wife and family, and he loved the simple things in life like the Red Sox, the music of Patsy Cline, road trips, dancing, and a good joke. A voracious reader, he had the uncanny ability to tear through a novel in a few hours and remember every detail. His vegetable garden was as famous as his wit, and his storytelling was a constant source of entertainment and family lore. He loved to frequent flea markets and had an endearing soft spot for animals. Ever appreciative, never complaining, extraordinarily hard working, his favorite word was "marvelous," and he led a life to match. Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Thursday, Jan. 5 from 4-7pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Private funeral service in the funeral home Friday, Jan. 6 at 10am followed by interment in Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for WALTER MCNEIL

3 Entries

Bill Dixon

January 5, 2017

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Walter's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Walter's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.

Walter Joseph McNeil EMFN, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Nick Nichols

January 4, 2017

To the McNeil Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Walter's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Walter will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.

EMFN(SS) Walter J. McNeil
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain