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Cornelius McFeeley Obituary

McFEELEY
CORNELIUS J. "NEIL", on March
7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Flanagan). Loving father of William P. Owens, Debra A. Gorby, Neil McFeeley, Jr., Jeanette M. McCorriston, Colleen M. Campbell and the late Edward G. McFeeley. Neil will be sadly missed by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives, friends and fellow members of the Phila. Fire Dept. are invited to his Graveside Services Wednesday, 1 P.M., at Oakland Cem., Adams and Ramona Ave. Phila. Donations in Neil's memory to the Hero Scholarship Fund of Phila. 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Phila. PA 19103 would be appreciated by his family. FOX FUNERAL HOME 215-745-4512

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 10, 2008.

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for Cornelius McFeeley

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68 Entries

Debra Gorby

February 17, 2021

Hey Pop: Another year gone by. Miss you on your birthday and every other day. Can you believe Ehren will be 17 next month. Happy Birthday with love. Deb, the girls, the sons in law and your 5 great grandchildren.

Kellymarie Mcfeeley

October 1, 2019

Pop i miss you and love you so much! Now that dad is with you i hope you watch over us! Daddy died 9 21 2019 in hospice with all of his kids there and michelle. We are still trying to understand why this happened. Please take care of my dad for me! We love and miss you!

Debra Gorby

June 16, 2019

Dear Pop:
It's Fathers Day again and we miss you just as much as ever. You were, without a doubt, the best dad ever. As I'm sure you and mom can see the girle are doing great and raising families of there own. I continue to hope you and mom are dancing together and looking down on us to make sure we're keeping things straight.

We all love you and miss you. Ehren still talks about you all of the time.

Love you lots
Deb & Family

Kelly Mcfeeley

March 22, 2018

Pop I been thinking of you all lately I miss you so much . Not a day goes by without me thinking of you I love you sooo much

jeannette mccorriston

May 30, 2016

I love you and miss you so much it hurts

Kelly Mcfeeley

February 23, 2012

pop pop i miss you soo much its gonna be 4 years since you left. it still hurts because i think about you all the time and how proud i am to say your my grandfather! i know you see me and jacob everyday he is such a handful he is a mcfeeley after all.. everytime me and jake walk past the fire house by connies i tell him his great grandpa worked there i tell everyone about you.. it was such a blessing to have my life.. we made up those lost 14 years. i am proud to be a mcfeeley because i know there good blood in me.. jake will be 2 years old on march 8th i cant believe time flies. i love you and miss you pop youll always be in my heart <3

Debra McFeeley

March 7, 2011

Hey Pop:
Today is 3 years since you left us. I have to tell you it isn't getting any easier. I never realized how much I depended on your opinions and just having you and mom around to be with. I'm sure you're enjoying watching Ehren grow. She is loving school and is planning on ballet and karate for the summer. Colleen is still in Hawaii and planning to come home for a visit next month. Shannon is doing well. I can't believe she'll be 29 in a few weeks. Well Pop, just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and we love and miss both you and mom. Talk to you again soon
Love
Deb and the Girls

Debra McFeeley

November 11, 2010

Dear Pop:
Happy Veteran's Day. I just sent Colleen an email to wish her a Happy Vereran's Day and couldn't forget to wish you the same. I know you and mom are still looking over us but its just not the same without the two of you here. Things are going well here and I'll be up to decorate for the holidays. Just wanting you to know you remain in our hearts and our prayers. You will always be my hero.
Love,
Deb and the girls

Connie McFeeley

October 15, 2010

I'm thinking of you ..I miss you!

Debra Gorby

March 7, 2010

Hey Pop:
Its just me. I think the winter is finally over. Its 2 years today since you left and I just want you to know that I/we still miss you like it was yesterday. Ehren and I are starting to clean the deck so we can do some planting. Shannon and Bean are doing well and we often talk about you and mom and how much we all learned from both of you. I'll try to get up today to put in a fresh candle and make things nice. Just wanting you to know we love and miss you both every day. You remain our hero.

All Our Love to Both of you
Deb annd the girls, and of Course, Merlyn

Connie McFeeley

February 21, 2010

Hey Pop,
Happy Belated Birthday old man!!..You know me, I'm always late for everything..Don't worry, I didn't forget ya...I knew it was the 17th and I had plans to get on here and say happy birthday but I was so busy getting Kelly's baby shower together, making the umbrella, the favors & the food and cleaning the house and all that good stuff. The umbrella turned out really nice...It was like manual labor though so I won't be doing that again... and yeah , of course I waited till the last minute to do everything so it was pure hell gettin it together but I did it..lol..It was a lot of work for such a small shower and thank god it's over! It turned out nice though. It was just a couple close friends and family about 12-15 people total but she got so0o much stuff. She's having a baby boy. His name is Jacob Michael but I'm sure he'll be just like a little Neil haha.. She's due March 15th so he'll be here soon. I talked about you at the shower. I have great pictures of you and Grandmom in my glass curio cabinet and everybody loves the fireman I have set up by your picture. I talk about you often but it seems like everyday for the past week you really been on my mind and in my conversations. I miss you. I miss you everyday (Here I go with the tears) I don't write on here much cause when I do I cry my eyes out. Mikayla and Kendalyn send their love. They are so big now. Mikayla's my size and Kendalyn is a mini Mikayla....she's so smart.I think she's even smarter than Mikayla was (sorry to say that)..lol..but really, You would be amazed. She just turned 4 in october and not only does she write her own name, she writes mine and Billy's name too on her own. She can basically write whatever you tell her to..you tell her how to spell it she'll write it. They are amazing kids and even though I know your watching over them I wish you were down here to enjoy them growing up. There's so much I wanna say but it's too much to type, my fingers are gonna bleed..haha..just like Kelly makes your ears bleed..hahahaha...anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you are always on my mind and in my heart and I love and miss you so much. I know, I know, Ok, I'm talking too much I'll shut up now...I Love you!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Debra Gorby

February 18, 2010

Hey Pop:
A belated Happy 77th Birthday greeting. You are still very much missed here and I hope you really can see the family and how Ehren is growing. I can't believe you've been gone almost 2 years. I still miss you every day. Hope you had your birthday dance with mom.
Love You
Deb

Debra Gorby

December 24, 2009

Hi Pop:
Merry Christmas...hope you and mom are still dancing. Life is busy as I'm sure you can see. Its XMas Eve and I'm at the office. Ehren is getting so big. She's very excited about the holiday but she keeps missing you also. The girls are doing well and life is what it is. Just wanting you to know you remain in my thoughts. I miss you lots.
Love From
Deb & the Girls

jeannette hughes

June 24, 2009

hey pop i really miss you i hope u were pround of us for pulling together and making you and uncle dave daddys day the best we miss you a lot and love you talk to you later love always your baby lil net

June 21, 2009

6/21/09:
Hey Pop:
Well, its another Father's Day without you. Things don't feel the same on any of the holidays without you and mom although we talk about the holidays when you were here and all of the funny things that happened. We're trying to start new family traditions using all of the old ones. Everyone here is doing well. Ehren is getting so tall. Would you believe she's going to be starting pre-k already?? She's still struggling with trying to understand why you're not here anymore. Shan is doing great, you know we just had a week long visit and she was up to see you and mom. Bean is still in Hawai waiting to hear which medical school she'll be going to. Can you imagine your little couch potato in medical school? I'm home for most of the summer while I get these surgeries on my hands. One down, one to go. Its good because I'm actually getting time to relax and spend time with Ehren and the girls. I'm confused about the grave site being a mess beecause I pay the cemetary to do planting in the spring and summer. The only messy stuff is some goofy little statues and stuff. Maybe I need to just get rid of them as they don't look too good, looks cluttered. I know mom likes things to be neat. Well, I'm rambling now, just wanting you to know you are loved and missed by all of us every day

Love From All of Us
Deb

jeannette hughes

June 18, 2009

hi pop
i was missing you so much it hurts but i know you are with us and i know you know now what happened with differert situation and i believe you will guide us the right wayand you always no everything lol well i will have to come check your grave site to make sure you are being taking care of the last time i was there it was a miss dont worrie i will be there to check my hero and i love you so much i will always be you lil baby love always lil netnet love u so much talk to you later love you popop always and forever @@----}-----

Debra Gorby

March 6, 2009

3/6/09: Hi Pop:
I can't believe that it's been a year without you already. I miss you more than I have words for. Yesterday I was in a store and they played the song that always puts me in mind of you and mom dancing. It makes me cry every time I hear it. I sent thank you cards to Marge and Nicole and to Billy Gault and his staff. You know that you were always my hero and still are. I'm happy in the thought that you're not suffering anymore but am still selfish enough to wish that you were here for me and Noelle to take care of. Just wanted you to know that I miss and love you every day.
Your Loving Daughter
Deb

Debra Gorby

February 17, 2009

Hey Pop:
Happy 76th birthday. Noelle, Colleen and Shannon send their love and want you to know that they miss you. As always, you've been in my thoughts. I can't believe that almost a year has passed. I am hoping that today you and mom will be having a birthday dance. That's how I always picture the two of you. All is well here. Ehren and Merlyn still miss you and sometimes seem to be waiting for you to walk in the door. I know you're with us, I can feel your presence as well as mom's. Just wanting you to know you're loved and missed and you're still my hero.
Love YouForever
Deb

Debra Gorby

August 25, 2008

Hi Pop:
Well, summer is almost over. Coming up on Labor Day next week. Work is busy as is home. I'm sure you're pleasantly shocked by how hard Kyle is working. He really likes the job and is learning from the mechanics. Ehren is gettting bigger and smarter every day. I heard from Bean when she got to Kuwait but I know she is busy setting things up for this new exercise so she'll be busy. Hopefully she'll be home in time for the fairy convention in October. Her and Noelle had such a good time last year. Well, was just thinking of you and mom and wanted to send my love. Keep an eye on things Wednesday.
Thanks,
Love You
Deb

Linda Zerbe

August 4, 2008

Hi pop,

Bill was just saying, Neil turned 50 the other week and you were a part of his life and his dad for more than half a century. He knows you took care of the things that mattered and the things that were important to you during that time. He was also saying how much you liked Florida and how you loved being with Neil and Buddy. It's uncanny how much they look like you, I think they were cloned. Bill and I know Neil and Michelle took great care of you while you were in Florida. We both thought you would be going back to Florida but, unfortunely you ended up in the hospital and things didn't work out that way. We know you loved being with Buddy. It's a shame mom wasn't here to go with you and enjoy the retirement days in peace. You both deserved that. Well, at least your with mom again and I'm sure she's keeping you busy. Keep dancing!

Love
Linda

Debra Gorby

July 11, 2008

Hi Pop:
I imagine you're laughing at all of us who are suffering in the oppressive heat. I know that you're cool and comfortable and well taken care of. Ehren keeps asking about you and its hard to watch her cry when she knows you're not coming here to live. She was so happy when we thought you'd be coming home with me/us. I haven't had the time to work on the name change but I promise I'll get it done as soon as I can. I know that it was important to you and I also know that I have all of your values about work and family that we were raised with. I haven't talked to Billy Gault or any of the guys who were there for your service. Eventually we'll get together to have those drinks and listen to the legend of Wheels McFeeley. Everyone here misses you a lot every day, just like mom. I cherish the time we had to talk while you were in the hospital and all of the things you shared with me that I never knew. They've kind of given me a new purpose to my life and I'll always be grateful that you were willing to raise us and to work so hard to make sure we had what we needed. Will never forget all of the camping trips, the trailers and the trips down the shore. I love you dad, keep an eye out for us.
I Love You
Deb

kelly

July 7, 2008

hey pop. i been thinking about you alot lately. well i was at your bar yesterday having a few drinks and i just started talking about you. i also met someone new. i know you would of liked him he is really nice guy. well i wanted to tell you i love you and miss you.
im also proud 2 be a mcfeeley

love your grandbaby
kelly

Connie McFeeley

July 6, 2008

Hey Pop just sending some love your way...I Think about you all the time and I miss you so much!!

Debra Gorby

July 4, 2008

Dear Pop:

Happy 4th of July. Its raining here this morning but I'm out on the deck starting vegetable seeds for the garden anyway. The corn is coming up a little bit but the squirrels keep stealing it. Am waiting for Ehren to wake up and drive me crazy. She's very happy about starting summer camp on Monday. Will be up sometime this weekend to visit. You're still my hero.
Love You Pop
Deb

Debra Gorby

June 27, 2008

Hey Pop:

Was thinking about you last night. Ehren has been talking about you a lot. She really misses you. We all do. The weather is getting really hot and humid. Am still working on the garden but so far the squirrels and raccoons are winning. Hope you and mom are staying cool.
Love and Miss You

Debra Gorby

June 16, 2008

Hey Pop:

We all missed you yesterday. Hoping mom gave you a great day.
Love You

Deb

Linda Zerbe

June 15, 2008

Hi Pop,

Happy Father's Day!

Love
Linda and Bill

Debra Gorby

June 11, 2008

Hi Pop:

It will be Father's Day in a few and i wanted to say Happy father' s Day. Will be up to see you on Sunday. Love and Miss You'
Deb

Linda Zerbe

May 29, 2008

Hi Dad,

Bill and I received some interesting news, the police found the van that was taken from Uncle Bill's estate, hopefully they'll also be able to recover the antiques that were taken when the house was burglarized. I can't believe anyone would stoop so low. It's amazing what people will do when they find out someone passes and a house is empty. I really hope the guilty are prosecuted. It's sad to know you had to deal with this while your health was failing, I know it added to your stress. The both of you worked so hard for everything you had and never asked or expected anything from anyone. You always provided for your family. Too many things happened after Uncle Bill died and your health became so bad. Bill and I are looking forward to the day we can put all of this behind us. We're both looking forward to a peaceful retirement somewhere south of the border, I can't wait for that day. We have a few years to go but, it does give us something to look forward to. It's been a difficult few months but, I'm sure things will get easier. Luckily, Bill and I have each other and we have two great sons who would do anything in the world for us. Bill and I have instilled our values in them, I'm grateful they turned out the way they did. I couldn't ask for better sons. They're taking us out for tattoos, our Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts, we'll stop and say hi and show them to you and mom. See you soon.

Love
Linda

jeannette hughes

May 29, 2008

hey pop

hi pop and how are you doing i was writting you to let you know i miss you and love you so much and i think about you everyday u were the best pop inthe world n u are miss tell grandmom i said hi and uncle dave to and i will talk to everone later love you guys oxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxo

Debra Gorby

May 25, 2008

Hey Pop:

Happy Memorial Day. Am home with Ehren and Noelle getting ready to do some housework. Met Aunt Dolores yesterday for a minute. Vacation was OK although the weather was bad for most of it. Bean will be going back to Atlanta next weekend and I'll be going back to work on Tuesday. It was nice to be off for awhile. Will be up to see you either later today or tomorrow.
Love and Miss you
Deb

Debra Gorby

May 16, 2008

Dear Dad:
Am home from work, a short vacation. I'm 53 today and was thinking about how we would always have cakes, no matter how old we got. I was looking at a picture of mom on her last b-day, the month before she died. I enjoy looking at the pictures but also feel the missing both of you more. Anyway, I wanted to thank you again for all of the great birthdays and other holidays, not just for me but for my kids also. I'm glad we got the chance to bring all of the kids up for your birthday in February. You ended up being the star in the rehab center...no surprize there I suppose. Well, I'll be thinking of you and mom throughout the day as always with much love. Thank you again
Your daughter
Deb

Linda Zerbe

May 14, 2008

Hi Dad,

I agree with Deb, the last week has been on all of our minds a great deal. As a matter of fact, the last few months have been on our minds. You became so ill so quickly after returning to Philadelphia we were shocked, Florida was a better environment for you and your health. It was devastating to lose you so quickly. It has been a difficult few months but, Bill, Deb and I have pulled together and are looking out for and taking care of each other. That's what family is all about, I know mom and you would have wanted that. I'll do what I can for both of them. I know mom is keeping you on your toes, keep dancing. We miss the both of you!

Love
Linda

Debra Gorby

May 14, 2008

Dear Dad:
I know your probably laughing at all of us who wanted you close and wanted to take care of you. That last week has been on my mind a lot and I'm so grateful for the opportuny we had to talk about things. I couldn't have asked for a better father and am sorry that we couldn't get you home for coffee on the deck, even though you never like the way I made the coffee. You're in my thoughts and am thinking of you with much love. Hoping that you found someone up there to shoot darts and maybe play softball when you have the time. Please know that I love and miss you.
Your Loving Daughter

Deb

Linda Zerbe

May 13, 2008

Hi Pop,

I was sitting on the balcony enjoying this beautiful spring day thinking about the day we moved in and how much you liked it here and how much you loved the view. It would have been great if you had gotten that one bedroom here, we would have enjoyed many afternoons and dinners on the balcony. You would have enjoyed living on the Parkway with all the festivities. I know the winters were becoming intolerable for you which is why you had to decided to move to Florida and enjoy the warm weather but, it would have been great to have you here. Mother's Day was difficult not having either one of our moms and I'm sure Father's Day will be too. I know mom is happy to have you by her side again. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you.

Love
Linda

jeannette hughes

May 11, 2008

hi grandpop

i just wanted to let you know i miss you so much and wish you where is with us so we can give your dum-dums taffey that you love miss you so much pop i try to go to the grave site once a week to keep it nice and clean for you and make it pretty i hope you like the fireman bear we lift at the grave site and the other little things that i know you grateful for you were just my everyday hero and we love you and miss you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!! words just cant match the feeling that we feel well we wanted to let you know we love you and that will always be forever popopwell i love you and aunt colleen say hi and she love you to dearly and kiely and robyn and chris and gel and john and amanda we misssssssssss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu muchhhhhhhhhhhh i love you so much grandpop thankyou for always being there for me love always pop-pop baby netnet

Debra Gorby

April 30, 2008

Hi Pop-
Well, I still haven't made it to the cemetary. I need to check and make sure your name is there but for some reason I just don't want that finality. I keep thinking I should be getting ready to go up the hospital to visit you or call and make sure you're behaving yourself with the nurses. I guess you know Bean is home on leave for the month of May. Hopefully we'll get up to visit you and mom while she's home. Things are really just not the same without you. I miss you and wish you were still here even thought its a selfish wish. Well, was just sitting here thinking of you and wanting to say hello.
Love You
Deb

Connie McFeeley

April 20, 2008

Hey PoP..
I'm Finally gonna write in this thing. Everytime I try to write I burst into tears and close it out. I think I can get through it now...But I don't even know where to begin. Words can't express how much I miss you. I feel like I missed out on a lot as a kid but I'm glad we got to make up for it in these last few years together.....They meant alot to me and I'll treasure them forever..You were an amazing man who done alot of amazing things in your life time and I admire that. I'm proud of you and all you have accomplished..you really are a hero!! I just want you to know that even though it took me this long to write to you, not a day goes by that i don't think of you! even though it hurts like hell that your gone..I know your much happier there with grandmom and that makes me happy..I hope your dance was beautiful...Tell grandmom hello for me and I miss her and tell her that when it's my time to go..she has to move over cause we're gonna tear the rug up...lol..I love and miss you so much!! see you when I get there...here's some Kisses & Hugs from Billy and the kids!!xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

jeannette hughes

April 17, 2008

hi grandpop

how are you doing.i wanted to write to you to tell you how much i miss you and i love you. and me and aunt colleen made a pack too make it to your grave once a week so we are able to visit you. we miss you dearly and my brother gets his tatoo of you on saturday lol you know how he is he loves his pop and you will be right behind grandmom so he has you and grandmom together. aunt colleen says hello and love you and miss you dearly and amanda and robyn and kiely and chris and gel you are our #1 hero and you aways will be...... well it is late and i am getting ready for bed so i love you and miss you abd will talk to you later love always netnet

Linda Zerbe

April 14, 2008

Hi Pop,

Bill and I picked up a display box for your flag, we're going to display it with my dad's flag. It's an honor to have the flags of a police officer, and a firefighter, both military men {our dads} in our home. They will be proudly displayed in our home for many years. We're also organizing the pictures, the old black and whites are great. It will be a pleasure to pass everything on to our children. They can never be replaced and the kids will truly appreciate them, Bill certainly does. He loves the baby pictures of mom, they're his favorite photos. We're very happy mom saved everything. We'll enjoy them for many years. Thinking of you often.

Love
Linda

Debra Gorby

April 13, 2008

Hey Pop:
I can't believe you've been gone for over a month already. I think about how nice it would have been if you could have come home and had the chance for coffee on the deck now that Spring is finally coming. All of the "necessary" stuff has been done and I feel kind of at a loss. Ehren fills my time on the weekends and Bean will be home on leave the whole month of May. I keep looking at the pictures we took at the cemetary and every time I do, I think about how you've always been my hero and how everything that day was for a hero. We all miss you a lot and Ehren & Merlyn definitely miss you even though they don't understand, or maybe they do. I'm trying hard to do everything you asked me to and Connie & Noelle are a big help. Sorry I haven't visited but you probably get tired of me talking to you all of the time. I feel really lucky that you chose to be my dad and I miss you and mom every day
Love You
Deb

jeannette hughes

April 10, 2008

HI POP

i just wanted to let you know i miss you very much and i think of you all the time and look at your pictures and wish you were here but i know now grandmom is very happy to have you back.also chris will be getting his tatoo of you menorial behind grandmom so you and her are together you know how he like his tatoo i can't wait to see it well it late and i was thinking of you so i had to write to you well i love you and have a goodnight i love you and grandmom and uncle dave so much hugs and kiss xoxoxoxox

jeannette hughes

April 3, 2008

Hi pop

It is almost a month you have been gone but it feel's like yesterday. and we all still miss you dearly and we know you are happy to be with grandmom now and give grandmom and big hug for me and i love you both and miss you both dearly i love you pop love always netnet and keep watching over us we love you and grandmom

jeannette hughes

March 30, 2008

hey grandpop, i just want to just say hello and that i love you and miss you and grandmom so much i wish you were here with me so we can laught together again and give you a big hug and kiss well give grandmom a hug and kiss for me and i love you both

Debra Gorby

March 30, 2008

Good Morning dad:
Well, got the keepsakes back and your in maximum security now. That's what you get for being so mischevious. Ehren's 4th birthday was yesterday...a big success and she's now officially a princess. She got lots of gifts and had a great time. She's still asking for you and says she misses you. I am catching up on my sleep and trying to get used to not talking to you. I feel like we lost a lot of opportunities this past year. Got the petition for the name change started and am getting ready for Bean to come home in May. Just thinking of you with love and missing you very much

Your Daughter

Deb

kelly mcfeeley

March 23, 2008

hey pop,
happy easter. it's not the same with out you. i miss you so much. i miss you saying my ears are bleeding. lol. we drove passed the cemetary today. i said hi pop and mom mom and i love you. i know you heard me. i still can't believe your gone. It's still a big shock to me. when connie told me you passed it felt like my heart broke into a million pieces. everytime i walk pass your picture i cry. when i recieved your ashes i cried when put them on me. i felt a warmth in my heart. i know you are watching down on me everyday. i can feel you around me. i want to thank you so much for being apart of my life. i do not know what my life would be without knowing you. i love you.

your granddaughter
kelly

NEIL McFEELEY JR.

March 22, 2008

hi pop i"m not very good at putting my feelings down on paper or in text ,i just want you to know i really miss you,i was dailing the phone last night then remembered your with mom now.. my mind just seems not to want to beleave i"m not going to see you and mom till i"m there with you guys. I LOVE YOU AND MISS BOTH YOU GUYS

kelly mcfeeley

March 22, 2008

hey pop,
i been dreaming about you lately. it's actually lil soothing to know i can see you when i close my eyes. this summer i start my GED prep classes. Then i got to take my GED test. Im going to school to become a register nurse. I know im gonna make you proud. You insprired me. All the help you gave to people and saving lives. it made me realize i should give back to people. thank you for your inpacted on my life.
i love you soooooo much.
your grandaughter
kelly

March 21, 2008

Dear Pop,
Sorry it has taken me some time to get to writing to you, but I know you hear me everyday. I find it hard to say goodbye because in my minds eye and in my heart you are still at home napping on the couch, waiting for the lottery numbers and offering to draw a portrait of us that turns out to be the very unpleasant end of a horse! I know you are the lucky one, you're with grandmom and Uncle Dave, what a trio you must be. If I never thanked you in life let me say now thank you. Thank you for making our family seem stable, giving us a man to be proud of and look up to. Thank you for those summers you took me camping. I loved those long rides to the campground, especially when we'd stop at Denny's! You are everything a grandfather should be and heaven is lucky to have you... We miss you here on earth but know that you are whole again...All my love to you.
Love,
Shannon

Debra Gorby

March 21, 2008

Dear Pop:
Its Easter weekend. Supposed to be rainy so will be staying in cleaning, cooking and my personal favorite, sleeping. Ehren is asking for you and says she misses poppie. Noelle kind of explained that your with Fancy Nancy and the angels now but she's too young to really understand. Her birthday is next week and I'm going to get her a gift from you and mom and just tell her an angel friend of mine dropped it off for her. She'll understand as she grows older. When I see you again I'm going to kick your butt. I was playing with your keepsake yesterday and realized that the screw had come out and your ashes were gone. Now I'm afraid to vacuum or wash my shirts cause I don't know when you made your "great escape". Hope you enjoyed the little joke but I'm telling mom on you. Its only been a little while but life is just not the same without the two of you. I am spending much time going through family pictures and remembering all of the fun we had when I was a kid. Sorry you didn't stay long enough for us to do the adoption but I am going through with the legal name change and will eventually be Debra McFeeley like you said you wanted. An adoption seems unnecessary to me anyway as you were my dad in every sense of the word and I'll always be greatful for you. I'm sure you're worn out from dancing and playing pranks so get some rest and I'll talk to you later

Love You

Deb (almost) McFeeley

Debra Gorby

March 19, 2008

Dear Pop:
Just read an email from Shan, she sends her love and promises her first goat will have the name Neil. We are doing OK here, would you believe that since I put your keepsake on I've been sleeping like a baby, for awhile there I thought I'd never sleep again. Skipped St. Patty's day since you weren't here to cook ham and cabbage for. Saw Ed Gilson last night and things are taken care of as you requested. I miss you a lot as I still miss mom and keep reaching for the phone to call you guys. I forget that I have a direct line now. Didn't make it to the cemetary for Palm Sunday, too soon I gues but will definitely be there for Easter. I love and miss you but happy you are no longer ill. You remain my hero and always will
Your Loving Daughter
Deb

jeannette hughes

March 18, 2008

hi grandpop
i just wanted to let you know i miss you so much and love you so much i love you always
love always net

Linda Zerbe

March 17, 2008

Hey Pop,

Debbie gave us a bag of old photographs and a few keepsakes. They include pictures of Mom dating back to 1935. Billy is thrilled. They brought back a lot of old memories. We need to get a few photo albums and a keepsake box. We're glad mom saved everything.

Love
Linda and Billy

jeannette hughes

March 17, 2008

Happy St Patrick's Day
grandpop and grandmom and uncle dave

jeannette hughes

March 17, 2008

hey grandpop i wanted to let you know that i love you and that i miss you very much and tell grandmom the same goes for her. i wanted to thankyou for sending aunt coll and me and amanda and chris and john and robyn them signs to show us you where there by are side we thankyou so much.also i wanted to know if you could send us more signs to let us know you agree with our plans and what we have done. i wanted to let you know that i am always going to be there for aunt colleen just like you wanted because that is what family is for and i know you are very happy we all miss you aunt colleen and me and john and chris and gel and amanda and kiley and robyn. aunt colleen also said she loves you and miss you dearly and grandmom too and she wears your pendant everyday proudly and she said she will write to you as soon as she get to a computer we can not wait to get ur ash'es so we can wear you everyday with grandmom we love you and grandmom so much well i wanted to say it was a pleasure and an honor to have you as a father a grandfather and a greatgrandfather we love you both love always liljeannette auntcolleen and john and chris and gel and amanda and kiley and robyn and my mom

jeannette hugehs

March 16, 2008

hey grandpop i just wanted to let you know i miss you and love you so much and tell grandmom i miss her and love her too. i wanted to thankyou for showing aunt coll and i and amanda and john the signs showing us you are there with us .i wanted to ask you to show us more signs to let us know you like are plans and that you are happy with me. i can not wait to get your ash'es so you will be even closer and i can wear you all the time. aunt colleen say's hi and that she loves you so much and miss you dearly and she says the same about grandmom well grandpop i wanted to tell you i will not leave aunt colleen because you always need family and we will all be just fine and chris and gel said hi too and that they miss you very much and amanda and the baby miss you as well and we all think it was a pleasure and an honor to have you as a father and a grandfather and a greatgrandfather you where the best in the world and you will always be miss very much well we will talk again i love you always, love your grandbaby netnet

Linda Zerbe

March 16, 2008

Dad,

We just read Soldier Colleen's poem and the correct prayer that Bill, Neil and Debbie picked. It seems as though they were written especially for you. Keep on dancing.

We miss you and love you!
Billy and Linda

Debra Gorby

March 15, 2008

Pop: I just read Bean's entry and was amazed by its beauty and simplicity. It sure described you. They fixed the prayer cards so am posting the prayer Billy, Neil and I picked for you:

A Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty God, whenever flames may rage, give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly, and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling, and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect his property. And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life, please bless with your protecting hand my family, friends and wife.

You fulfilled both poems and they describe you better than I ever thought possible. Its been such a short time since you died and you're in my thoughts constantly. I hope you and mom are healthy and dancing. Will talk to you soon.
Love
Deb

Colleen owens

March 14, 2008

"The Final Inspection"

The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass.

"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"

The Solider squared his shoulders and said
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."

I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just to steep,

And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

Colleen Owens
SPC US ARMY

Linda Zerbe

March 13, 2008

Hey Pop,

Billy and I were just talking about you and mom. We know you enjoyed your dance. Your flag will always have a place of honor in our home. We miss you much.

Love
Billy and Linda

kelly mcfeeley

March 13, 2008

hi pop. i wanted to tell you. i feel much better today. i read the poem yesterday i knew you would like it. i was told i was a hero to to my family for bringing us all together again. that made me feel much better. im so happy i had a chance to get to know. Im proud to have you as a grandfather. all the wonderful thing you did in life. now in the future i can tell my children all the amazing things their great grandfather did. you were beest grandpop anyone can ask for. once again it was a blessing to have in my life. I love you.

your granddaughter kelly

Jerry and Mary Winterstein

March 12, 2008

Hey Neil, just wanted to let you know that we'll keep the bar busy and think of you often. We're sure Nancy is happy to have you by her side again, truly together forever.
We'll all miss you at Chips Folly.

Debra Gorby

March 12, 2008

Hey Pop:
Its Deb again. Everyone here is still sleeping. Today is the day we bury you and I wanted you to know that I feel you here this morning. Bill Gault and his staff have been wonderful. Little Colleen will accept your flag. She is sad that she didn't get to say goodbye in person but also knows how proud you are of your little soldier. The only thing that's holding me together is being able to close my eyes and see you and mom healthy and dancing. That will always be the picture of both of you that I will carry in my heart.

Love You
Deb

kelly mcfeeley

March 11, 2008

hey pop, it was a blessing to have you in my life. now i know that you are in peace, and you are with grandma. i love you pop and you will always be in my heart.

I love you
your granddaughter
kelly

Lisa Marie Gibbons

March 11, 2008

Love & Miss you Uncle Neil.

I hope you are at peace with Aunt Nancy.

Mark Pryor

March 11, 2008

Wheel's it was a pleasure to know you over the many years of shooting darts down the union hall. You will be sadly missed.
In Brotherhood
Mark Pryor
Ladder 34 B Plt.

JEANNETTE HUGHES

March 10, 2008

hi grandpop i miss you so much i know you are very happy to see grandmom and i know use are together for ever now. and don't worrie about aunt colleen she will be fine i will take ur place of being there for her because i remember when we where talking when we came to visit you and you said you never want to leave her and i just wanted to let you know i love you and i will do tht for you and be there for aunt colleen we love you so muchhhhhhhh but know we know it was your time and you are with grandmom but i love use so much chris said he loves use and auntcolleen and amanda and robin and kiley and john and gel we love R.I.P.

Debra Gorby

March 10, 2008

Dear Pop:
Its Monday morning and I'm at work. I just wanted to thank you for being the father you were. I'm sorry that you didn't get to come home but know in my heart that you and mom are dancing and will have your eternity together. Say hi to Stevie, Dave and Oxford for me. I love you dad and will always live the way you taught me to.
Your loving Daughter
Deb

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