John is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Kellie (McDonald) Neil; his daughters Amanda Luarca (Sean) and Katie O’Brien (Tim); and grandchildren John Hickman, III, Abigail Hickman, Ellie Hickman, Thomas O’Brien, and Ian O’Brien. He is also survived by Patricia Temento (Ronnie), Alan Neil (Victoria), Kathy Tompkins (Jerry), Becky Mese (Dennis), and Doris Fettet, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents George and Gladys Neil, his granddaughter Leah Maria Luarca, his brother Robert “Bobby” Neil, and his father and mother-in-law Guy and Beverly McDonald.
John was a lifelong resident of Marrero, before moving to Bush with his family in 2017. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 406. John will be dearly missed by his family and friends, especially his beloved wife Kellie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, December 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM with visitation on Monday beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden, Covington, LA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gracenorthshore.com for the Neil family.
