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Nicholas O'Neill Obituary

O'NEILL - Nicholas P. of Rockville Centre and Shelter Island, N.Y. December 24, 1933 to April 19, 2015. Beloved husband for 56 years of Patricia (McKaigney) O'Neill; role-model father to James M. O'Neill and daughter-in-law Ellen Prescott O'Neill of South Orange, N.J.; proud grandfather of Seamus and Liam O'Neill; devoted brother to Michael O'Neill of Westwood, N.J. and his wife Una, Kevin O'Neill of Eaton's Neck, N.Y. and Patrick O'Neill of Houston, TX and his wife Virginia. Nick worked for decades selling ad time at WPAT, WNEW and WINS radio stations, and was a dedicated volunteer, coaching youth basketball and baseball, helping spearhead fundraising drives, reunions, retreats and employment support groups at Fordham University, his alma mater, and tutoring students at De La Salle School in Freeport, N.Y. Visitation Wed. 7-9 p.m., Thurs. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Macken Mortuary, 52 Clinton Avenue Rockville Centre. Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 11 a.m. St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. www.mackenmortuary.com

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Published by Newsday from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2015.

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Bill Rothschild

April 25, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the entire O'neil family, Fordam has lost one of their most dedicated sports fans

The Kelly's

April 25, 2015

We are all so very sad to hear of Nicks passing. We send our sincere condolences to all the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Eileen Murtagh Britt

April 22, 2015

Pat
My sincere condolences. I remember how happy you were when I was introduced to Nick after Mass at St.Agnes. Brought back to me what a good friend to me you were in St. Agnes High school.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen

Phil Curtin

April 22, 2015

The world has lost a truly good man. My condolences to the family.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

22

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Macken Mortuary, Inc. - Rockville Centre

52 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Apr

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Macken Mortuary, Inc. - Rockville Centre

52 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Apr

23

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Macken Mortuary, Inc. - Rockville Centre

52 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Apr

24

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral

Rockville Centre, NY

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Macken Mortuary, Inc. - Rockville Centre

52 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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