John was born in Bloomingdale, NJ on September 26, 1940 to the late John and Thelma (Struble) Neill. John grew up in the Butler/Bloomingdale area, where he met his wife, Alice (Ottati) Neill. John lived in Jefferson Township (Oak Ridge) for over 50 years before settling in Newton most recently. Prior to his retirement, John worked for Pathmark for over 30 years. John was an avid outdoorsmen; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an NRA member and enjoyed collecting and shooting guns. He loved watching NASCAR and the NFL every Sunday. John was a dedicated family man and cherished his time with his loved ones.
The beloved husband to the late Alice Neill, John is survived by his son, Patrick J. Neill and his wife, Janine and his grandchildren, Brianna and Jeremy Kissack and Allyson and Caitlyn Neill. Along with his parents and wife, his daughter, Christine Kissack, predeceased John.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton, NJ. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the funeral home with interment to follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Condolences can be offered to the family online at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com
