Emmett Joseph Neary
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Rochester: Monday, August 12, 2024 at age 85. Survived by Janet Neary (wife) married 56 years; Son Michael Neary (Carrie Neary); Daughter Colleen Gates (Dan Gates); Daughter Kerry Sabido (John Kirkwood); Grandchildren: Molly Sabido, Emma Neary, Aidan Neary, Bridget Gates and Amanda Gates; Siblings: Brother John (Jack) Neary. Predeceased by his Parents, Michael and Beatrice Neary; sister,Mary Lou Allen.
No prior calling. His Celebration of Life will be held Thursday (August 15th) at 12:00 noon at Spiritus Christi 121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614. A family gathering to follow service in church hall for all. He will be interred privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. In my thoughts and prayers.
Our Uncle Emmett was our mother’s (Mary Lou Neary) youngest brother who is remembered as a gentle fighter from his early days to his elderly youth. He always found the goodness and humor in all of life, family, Irish song, Guinness and Schaller’s. He was a poet with whit who would sing unapologetically. He was passionate about goodness while poetically calling out evil; especially through song and he had so many more verses to write. Some in the family feel he died a happy man, and who could ask for more? Emmett Neary could. I know he regrets not being able to cast one more early vote in the most important election of his life. Uncle Emmett, you improved the quality of so many lives and while you were no priest, thank goodness, you sure were a saintly man. Great job on a life well lived and cheers to you!
Love,
“Janice, Buck & Ree”
David, John & Barbara (All the Allen’s)
We love you, Emmett. Thank you for all you’ve meant to me these past 50 years. Love Julie, Christopher and Jonah
Emmett you and Janet are the most “Christ – like people I know and we will love and cherish your memory until we meet again “ in Paradise
Janet and family and brother Jack, so sorry to hear of Emmet’s passing.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Emmet was a very
gentle soul so much like Uncle Mike.
My dear friend Mike Neary is your work of art; he is how I know what a great & loving man you were. And every time we met, you were always kind, sincere, sharing your heart & extending your friendship. I loved hearing you sing with Mike’s band, & watching you be so caring with Janet. You will be remembered & missed by so many. A rare & dear man.
xx Barb Blaisdell
Uncs ~
There is so much love and support around our family and I feel your arms around us ❤️ I will miss your laugh, your smile, and even your German jokes. Thank you for marrying such a beautiful person, Aunt Janet and helping to raise 3 wonderful kids who have amazing children. And thank you for introducing me to football 🏈 and the Niners!! Please know that we will all take care of each other as we always have, especially your bride, Aunt Janet ❤️
Love you always,
Krinny 😊
Mr. Neary was truly an extraordinary man in an ordinary world. His compassion and kind heart was evident in all that he did. He and Janet gave the world three beautiful loving children who make the world a better place every day of their lives. They were taught to live their lives with kindness, understanding, inclusivity, and genuine endeavors that improve the lives of others. They lead with honesty, generosity of spirit , and helping hands. Together his children, his grandchildren, and his family will carry on following his example. This is his legacy that he leaves behind. What a marvelous legacy indeed! Rest in peace Mr. Neary. I am better for knowing you.