John F. McNeil

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John  F.  McNeil – 60, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Born in Winchester, MA on June 4, 1959. John was a lifelong resident of North Reading and a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1977.

John was a truck driver for many years. He was self-employed and has been retired for the past three years.

He was a great dad, grandfather, husband, brother, son, uncle and friend. John enjoyed family get togethers and summers by the pool. He made everyone laugh and always had a good story to tell. John loved motorcycling, fishing, hunting and going to his camp in New Hampshire. He was a member of the North Reading Moose Lodge, No. 1511.

Family members include his loving wife of 29 years, Eileen (Gardner) McNeil; his daughters, Lynda Saunders, Kelly McNeil and Maria McNeil; his mother, Rita (Celino) McNeil; brothers, Walter “Buster” McNeil, Jr., Francis “Franny” McNeil  and Patrick McNeil and his wife Shelby; sister, Christine Wiese and her husband John; three grandchildren, Nicholas John, Aiden Alexander and Kayla Jean; many nieces and nephews, he was the son of the late Walter McNeil.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, July 6, at 9:15 AM followed by 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 5 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

 

 

14 thoughts on “John F. McNeil”

  1. Condolences from the Colwell Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  2. Our Deepest condolences. We are sending our love and prayers to you all.
    Edward , Jennifer, Edward and Joseph McNeil

  3. To the entire McNeil family my condolences my heart is broken John was a true friend my entire life he will be missed but always remembered

    I Love you all
    Jeffry Lipert and Theresa Lipert

    1. My sincere condolences to all of you….l will always remember The McNeils with fondness and love♥️ I lift you all in prayers and blessings May John rest in everlasting peace ✝️

  4. God Bless You Johnny We Love You Thank You for everything Love Jimmy and Donna Maloney

  5. So sorry for your loss johny mac was a great guy who would do anything for you rip big guy

  6. Our sincere condolences for your loss. A great man gone too soon. You will be missed John. We were honored to call you friend. Rest in peace.

  8. Going to miss the super bowl party’s. The family gatherings at your parents pool with the cookouts. Remembering sculptured rocks John was a great friend, great person and a great family man.He will forever be in our memories and in our ❤️ Michael Sr Dawne Michael Jr Aashley the Micalizzi’s Rest In Peace our Friend John McNeil

  9. John you were my best friend in high school. We had such good times, I’m sorry that you have gone so young. I love you and forever will be thinking and praying for your family! So sorry for your family’s loss he will be missed.

  10. alot of memories and great times growing up and working together will miss you cheney

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