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Robert Neely Obituary
He was the activities director at the Don Guanella School for 25 years. He graduated from St. James High School in 1972. He attended West Chester University. He was devoted to students at Don Guanella School and to his nieces and nephews. He was an avid sports fan. He had a great love for life.
Survivors: He is survived by his sister, Joanne N. (Edmond) Jones; his brother, Patrick (Gini) Neely; his beloved companion, Suzanne Miller; and uncle of Brett, Kevin, Sharon, Patti, Jim and Chris.
Service: Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Cardinal Krol Center, 1799 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064.
Visitation: Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing tonight from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday after 9 a.m. at the Cardinal Krol Center.
Burial: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple.
Contributions: Don Guanella School/Challenger League at the above address.
Arrangements: O'Leary Funeral Home, Springfield.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Neely
MNHS NHS Alumnus
January 5, 2011
Bob, I always loved seeing you at Don Guanella. I have fond memories of playing sports and attending holiday dances with the kids. You were the perfect person for the activities coordinator job. You will be missed!
Tom Luskin
January 4, 2011
Bob was such a great person. His tireless dedication to the kids at Don Guanella and devotion was above and beyond.
We will miss him very much.
maggie catona
January 2, 2011
Robert wa a great men and will be missed only the good die young rest in peace your friend Maggie
December 30, 2010
Bob,
Words cannot describe your enthusiasm and your love for life. You dedicated your life to making others happy and sacrificed so much of your own personal time for the boys and staff of Don Guanella Village.
You have left me with so many fond memories over the past 20 years... I want to thank you for each and every one of them. Life will not be the same without you!!
Joe Daniele
December 29, 2010
Bob, I realize I just met you a few months ago during a missions4minors event at the DGS (which you were so kind to help organize for the boys) but I felt compelled to share this story about you with others. Last Thursday when I saw you for only the second time during the Christmas gift party at DGS, your passion for these kids was unbelievable and all of the kids felt that love. It was so apparent. As we organized the party for the boys Bob wanted us to be prepared to sing and sure enough we sang Christmas Carols to all the boys and then also the ladies with Bob leading the Chorus the entire time. It was truly a special moment for all and demonstrated his compassion for his mission. I could tell that he was loved by all there and it truly meant the world to see those kids smile with the gift of Christmas joy & hope. I really enjoyed my short time with you and you will be truly missed. God Bless!
Steve Schrieber
Cherry Hill NJ
Cindy Rietz
December 28, 2010
Bob, Words will never express the gratitude for all you did to bring music to the boys of Don Guanella and to all of the students of Don Guanella School. In 2007, you worked on creating an after school music program for the boys. With Valero Oil Refinery's grant money, you funded a fabulous music room and hired me to provide music enrichment. Although you loved sports, it was obvious you also loved music and was deeply spiritual. You constantly attracted volunteer groups to spend quality time with the boys. Your upbeat personality, energy, hard work, honesty, enthusiasm, encouragement and support made a difference to so many lives, including my own. You loved your job so much, I saw you working on Fridays, your only day off numerous times...you wanted the best for the boys. If anyone deserves eternity in heaven, you do! I will miss you, dear friend. My heart goes out to all who loved you. My life was made better by just knowing you.
Alyson Harris
December 28, 2010
God Bless You, Robert. There will never be another staff as devoted as you. The boys and the community were better for knowing you and your kind heart. I will miss you as will the many whose lives you enriched.
December 28, 2010
Robert, you were always such a great neighbor! You took Billy to the Phillies game and ran him over to see Tina Turner (backstage) and said it was his idea!!! I remember you bringing the boys from Don Guanella home to Hoffman Road for barbeques!!!
To the Neeley family, my sincere condolences for your loss.
Rest in Peace Robert,
Gina (Glenn) Meighan
December 28, 2010
Robert's devotion to the young men at Don Guanella was apparent to all who watched him, but most importantly to the many young men whose lives he influenced. He provided a family environment and a level of respect and appreciation that will absolutely be missed for a long time. If Bob were nearby, he could be heard, because his energy for life filled the halls. We'll miss you, Bob. Cathy Fitzgerald
Joe Masticola
December 28, 2010
Robert, we met at age 2, my first friend. I remember us playing army men,shooting darts and shuffel board in our basements . We played baseball, wireball, stickball , football and basketball in front of our houses. We swam at Nassau Pool and sleded in the winters, we even when to our first concert with your brother Pat to see the Young Racals.
Robert, you spent your life helping the kids, and in my eyes you are a true Saint. Maybe that's why God took you soo early ,because he needed a man like you. Its so hard to say goodbye. I will always remember you , the great guy you are, and the great times we had thru out our lives.
As in the words from one of our favorite songs from the Marshall Tucker Band, "Ride in Peace my Friend, Ride in Peace, Until we meet again" I will Miss You My Friend !
Love You Robert !
Joe Masticola
December 28, 2010
Robert you were the light of DGS and really kept things going. You will truly be missed by all. Now you are the light and shinning star up above. Gerry
JOE MASTICOLA
December 28, 2010
ROBERT, YOU WERE MY FIRST FRIEND WHEN WE MET AT 2 YEARS OLD. WE HAD GREAT TIMES PLAYING WITH ARMY MEN, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SHOOTING DARTS IN MY BASEMENT, AND SHUFFEL BOARD IN YOURS. WE EVEN WENT TO OUR FIRST CONCERT AS KIDS WITH YOUR BROTHER PAT TO SEE THE YOUNG RASCALS. I HAVE MANY OF GOOD MEMORIES WHICH I WILL HOLD FOREVER. YOU SPENT YOUR LIFE ROBERT, HELPING THE KIDS AND IN MY EYES, YOU ARE A TRUE SAINT. MAYBE THATS WHY THE LORD TOOK YOU SO SOON. IT HURTS TO SAY GOODBYE.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND. LIKE THEY SAY IN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THE MARSHALL TRUCKER BAND, "RIDE IN PEACE MY FRIEND, RIDE IN PEACE''
LOVE YA ,
JOE MASTICOLA
Tommy Beck
December 28, 2010
Somewhere up above there is a mean game of Hoops playing with Robert right in the mix. We will miss you.
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