January 7, 1931 - March 12, 2011
Age 80, of South Warsaw Rd., Warsaw died March 12, 2011 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.
He was born January 7, 1931 in Warsaw, son of the late Floyd and Velma Smith Neeley. Gerry was a dedicated Korean War veteran of the US Navy having served from 1949 to 1956. He was employed for 26 years as a heavy equipment operator for Valley Sand & Gravel in Scottsville prior to his retirement in 1994. In earlier years, he was employed with the Wyoming County Highway Department.
Gerry was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post, Walter Klein Post American Legion, Wyoming County Veterans Club in Warsaw, Warsaw Lodge Free & Accepted Masons #549 in Warsaw, Damascus Temple, Loyal Order of the Moose #560, Warsaw, Warsaw Volunteer Exempt Firemen and the Operating Engineers Local #832 in Rochester. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed gardening, deer hunting, fishing and trips to the casino. Most importantly, he was a proud husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Barbara Cornish Neeley; his sons, Bruce (Amy) Neeley of Canaseraga, Brian (Susan) Neeley of Carlsbad, CA, Robert (Sue) Neeley of Warsaw, Brent Neeley of Hornell; his grandchildren, Matthew Neeley and Shelagh Neeley; his brothers, Richard (Joyce) Neeley of Warsaw, Douglas (Joyce) Neeley of Plano, TX; his sisters, Phyllis Dickinson of Lancaster, Virginia (Francis) Head of Warsaw; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday 3 – 7 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Burial with military honors will be in Warsaw Cemetery. A veterans service and a Masonic service will be held on Tuesday immediately following calling hours at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Warsaw Rescue Squad, PO Box 22, Warsaw, NY 14569 or the Buffalo Veterans Administration Hospital, Willow Lodge, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215.
March 15, 2011 : Calling Hours for Gerald F. Neeley - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - At Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home
March 16, 2011 : Funeral Service for Gerald F. Neeley - 11:00 AM - At Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home
Mar 26.11 from Frank and Joanne Dickes:
March 26, 2011 ~ Dear Barb, We just heard about Gerry's passing, today, at the Vets Club. Frank was in the Batavia hospital, at the time, so we were not aware of it. Frank has always respected Gerry's talent for running heavy equipment, particularly the Cat loader. He was a good teacher and Frank learned a lot from him. Please accept our condolences for your loss.
Sincerely, Frank and Joanne
Mar 19.11 from Tim Wilcox:
I'm so sorry to hear, my thought & prayers go out to the entire family.
Mar 19.11 from June Green:
Barb and famly -was so sorry to here of Gerrys passing. It was great growing up across the st.from the Neeleys and they were such a great family. Our prayers are with you all.
Mar 18.11 from George and Betty Sonricker:
Our sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mar 17.11 from Susan & Raymond Hengelsberg:
Our sympathy to Barbara, Brent and the entire family.
Mar 16.11 from douglas and Judy MacConnell:
Very sorry for you lose
Mar 16.11 from Michelle Biscaro Prince:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Michelle & Gregg Prince
Mar 15.11 from Debbi Smith:
Barb, Bob and Sue, I'm so sorry our Happy day turned into such a sad day for you. I was so excited that you were able to join us for our joyous occasion and then so heartbroken that all of you had your day end so tragically. Brian, Bruce and Brent; our thought are with you as well. We all loved Jerry so much...thinking of you all - The Woodman's and Smith's!!
Mar 15.11 from Tim Berardi:
My condolences to my dear friend Brent and the entire Neeley family on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mar 15.11 from Nancy M. Head:
You will be truely missed Uncle Jerry! You helped me in so many ways you'll never know over the years... thank you! You've touched so many lives over the years. My prayers and thought go out to the family. I love you.
Nancy
Mar 14.11 from Robin /Donna Humphrey:
Thinking of you (Barb) and your family at this time of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Mar 14.11 from Madelynn Powers Thayer:
asked15Dear Barbara:
My Condolances to the entire Neeley family.Gerry has been a friend to my family as long as I can remember. He was a great guy and a funny one. He loved his children so. He will be sadly missed. Please accept my sympathy this way as I am in FL. See you in the Spring.
Sincerely:
Madelynn
Mar 14.11 from Carolynn Regan:
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Mar 14.11 from Steve and Sherie Ryan:
Gerry will be truly missed,our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Mar 14.11 from Robert M Schroeder:
Brent,
My Prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time for you and your family.
Robert Schroeder