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Neil V. McNeil

1955 - 2021

Neil V. McNeil obituary, 1955-2021, Schenectady, NY

BORN

1955

DIED

2021

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Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home

501 Union St

Schenectady, New York

Neil McNeil Obituary

Neil V. McNeil, 66, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Neil, a son of the late Leo and Theresa Macejka McNeil was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. He was a kind and generous soul, a true gentleman. Neil was an outdoorsman who liked hunting and deep sea fishing. He was an avid Yankee fan and was a huge advocate of getting Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame. He is survived by his cousins, Barbara Spaas, John Spaas; and his dear friends, Ken and Patricia George and his beloved family in Canada. Services and Interment will be private.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Aug. 26, 2021.

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Shaun Keough

May 27, 2022

Went to Jr High School with Neil. God made you perfectly. Was blessed to have known you more than you knew.

Teresa Jewett

August 27, 2021

To the family of Neil. My sincere condolences. Neil was a gentle, kind, and patient gentleman. He always seemed to find the good in everyone and in every situation. He was a courageous man and fought a good fight. One of Gods angels.

Louise and Bill Florance

August 26, 2021

Neil you were a good friend to my brother Bill Sparre. We shared many good times with our families. God soeed and may you rest in peace.

Mary Beth Principe

August 26, 2021

So sorry to hear this. I grew up with Neil and was a kind soul. A blend of both his parents.

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