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NEARY--Gil. April 22, 1957 - August 24, 2024. Bank Neary Real Estate deeply mourns the unexpected passing of its founding partner, Gil Neary, a well-respected and beloved longtime resident of Chelsea and Fire Island Pines. Neary was deeply admired by his family, friends, and community for his kindness, resilience, and selflessness. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, Neary was a distinguished real estate professional, specializing in co-op and condo sales in Chelsea and Greenwich Village. In 1987, he co-founded Coleman Neary with Hayden Coleman and Dan Gerstein, and helped establish the Downtown Broker's Association. A proud gay firm, Coleman Neary was known for its motto "A castle for every queen." After Coleman and Gerstein departed the company, longtime friend Matthew Bank joined the firm, which became Bank Neary Real Estate in 2017. Bank Neary Real Estate will continue to operate under the ownership and management of Matthew Bank. Neary is survived by his partner of 40 years, Scott Riedel, his brother, Dr. Matthew Neary, sister-in-law Ann Neary, nephews and nieces Matthew Neary III, Caitlin Neary Caviola, Devon Neary, Emily Orenstein, Mack Neary, and Paige Neary.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 5, 2024.

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David Dorwart

March 23, 2025

Fellow gym and board member, always appreciated Gil's warmth and support over the 20 years I lived in Chelsea Gardens. Our ongoing Christmas exchanges kept me in touch with his latest endeavors and the evolution of life in Manhattan and on the Island. Deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

Darrin

December 8, 2024

Wow I'm shocked reading this! I met gil in the late 80s early 90s such a nice guy. So sad to read this

Peter Jameson

November 9, 2024

Gil was a lovely man. I rented his co-op on West 18th Street in Chelsea way back in 1993. He was so nice to me. I remember visiting his apartment in Chelsea Garden Apartments and he was so proud that he wallpapered it with bolts from one of Barbra Streisand's homes. Many good times seeing him in Fire Island Pines. Goodbye Gil. You made Chelsea what it is today. Condolences to friends and family.

John Brown

September 10, 2024

Having known Gil since the early 1990's, it's been a privilege to see such fortitude and resilience in his attitude of life, never letting the negative things drag him down, always finding the joy of life in all situations. What a gift he was to so many people. To Scott and his extended family we offer our deepest heart felt condolences. Fondly, John and Neil

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