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Joseph Neary Obituary

Joseph T. Neary, age 77 of Albrightsville, PA passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community in Drums, PA. Joseph was the loving husband of 46 years to Marion (Fernandez) Neary. He was born in New York, NY on February 24, 1948, son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Ryan) Neary. Joseph had worked as a computer technician for Verizon in New York, NY for 32 years, until retiring, He was a member of the Bell Atlantic Retirees Association, He served our country with dedication and courage in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was of the catholic faith and attended St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Lake Harmony, PA. We have been blessed with the presence of Joseph in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Marion of Albrightsville, PA, his daughters: Kelly Cifone of Nyack, NY Erin Wilson and spouse Adam of Brooklyn, NY and Shannon Neary of Albrightsville, PA. He was the loving grandfather to: Jordyn Cifone, Madison, Catilyn, Paige and Jamison Wilson. Joseph is also survived by a brother: Dennis Neary. He was preceded in death by a grandson: Adam Joseph Wilson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Lake Harmony, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made In Memory of Joseph T. Neary to: Valor, P.O. Box 315, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with his arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 2, 2025.

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Robert J. Miklas, USN

May 3, 2025

"A Navy Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." Joe, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy Vietnam Veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final departure. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.

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