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Gilbert McNeil Obituary
August 20, 1954 - February 16, 2023
Imperial Beach, California - Gil was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas by his parents, Gilbert and Dorothy McNeil. He is survived by his son, Matthew McNeil, sister, Linda Jackson(Jim), nephews, Jamie(Megan) and Chris(Rachel), niece, Jenny(Tom) and many great nephews and great nieces.
Gil was a 1972 graduate of Bishop Ward High School, served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, worked at the Phillips Refinery and spent over 30 years at the United States Postal Service. A local legend of the 1990s, he and his closest 80,000 friends helped turn Arrowhead into what we know it as today - the loudest stadium in the world.
There will be a Memorial Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church at 4pm on Friday, March 31st. 3024 N 53rd, KCK 66104. The family can be greeted at the Church anytime after 3:15pm.
A Celebration of Life will follow from 6pm-9pm at the Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center. 6200 Martway St., Mission, KS 66202.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to friendsofrecovery.com(OP, KS) or locksoflove.org.
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Frank Kalich
September 23, 2023
Saddened to learn this today. He was at the 50th just months prior, he looked good, he was very friendly to everyone, he really stood out in the crowd there. I wish that I had known him better. My old friend Tim Sosinski told me a humorous story at the reunion, about an interaction Gilbert had with Coach Werner at Ward HS. Ask Tim about that is you ever run into him.
Cheryl Wiggins
March 30, 2023
Gil was truly a gift. I am grateful to have had 25 years of memories but it was not enough. Gil was the kindest, most generous, positive person. He was put here to make the world a better place and he took that job very seriously. I will forever keep his love and lessons in my heart and hope to carry on even a fraction of the joy he shared. His goal was to make others smile and rarely did he fail. I´ll miss you, friend. Till we meet again rest easy.
Sue Reuschlein
March 29, 2023
I always enjoyed watching Gil pitch and run like crazy at the James Gang softball games. Also loved seeing his Instagram posts in his Chiefs gear. He will be greatly missed
Dave and Mary Friedl
March 29, 2023
Chip... I will always remember you being 'almost' as goofy as I am!!! You will be so missed buddy...
Ann McMahon
March 29, 2023
McNeil Family,
I was saddened to hear of Gilbert's passing. I was a fellow Ward Cyclone classmate of Gilbert's. We shared a few memories this past October at the 50th High School reunion. Our third floor lockers were side by side and as a fellow freshman, it seemed like I was an easy target for Gilbert's jokes and pranks. We laughed about those days and I enjoyed hearing of his life since last seeing him at the 20th reunion.
He let me know of the some of the hurdles he'd jumped over the years and appeared truly happy with his accomplishments and his retirement in sunny CA.
I am sorry for your loss.
Ann McMahon
Korben Konrady
March 26, 2023
I'll never forget the time I met up with Gil in Mexico City for a Kansas City Chiefs football game and he was the toast of the town in full Chiefs war-paint & headgear all weekend. I'm going to miss the energy he brought.
Debbie Couch
March 26, 2023
Matt, the pic is perfect! We will celebrate Chip on Friday! He definitely will be missed! RIP my dear cousin
Kim Lapine
March 25, 2023
One of the biggest memories I have of Gil is the huge firework show he would put on for family and friends along with being the grill master! He had a heart of gold and was friends with everyone! You will truly be missed
Jeff Unseld
March 23, 2023
BEEEEEEE THERE! Love you and miss you, Gil. Rest easy, my friend.
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