Robert "Bob" Neary

Robert "Bob" Neary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Neary, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cousin. Bob peacefully left us on June 6th, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob was born on July 6th, 1937, to his parents Francis and Florence (nee Crozier) Neary in Rochester, NY. He was the cherished brother of the late Ronald Neary and the late Ruth Neary. Bob is survived by his brother Richard (Cathy) Neary and sister Janet Philbrook. He graduated from the University of Rochester as a Chemical Engineer and retired from Monsanto in 1991. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband to his wife Judy (nee Flunker). Together, they shared countless memories through 56 years of marriage and built a life filled with love and happiness. Bob was a dedicated father to his children. He is survived by his son Brian (Janice) Neary, daughter Catherine Neary, and daughter Lisa (Randy) Ziegler. Bob immensely enjoyed his role as a grandfather. He brought joy and laughter to his grandchildren who will forever cherish his memory. Surviving gr...[more]

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children include Will and Ben Neary, Talie, Macy, and Dylan Ziegler. He was always ready with a dad joke or pun for his nieces and nephews, Colleen (Clarence) Hensley, Sean (Renae) Neary, Alex (Brandi) Philbrook, their families, and his "bonus siblings" as he called his many cousins. Bob enjoyed and will be missed by his in-laws and their families, Margie Flunker (John) Parr, Pat Flunker (Dave) Meyer, Jerry (Linda) Flunker (deceased), and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Throughout his life, Bob touched the hearts of many with his kindness, wisdom, and strong sense of family values. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A visitation and celebration of life will be held in Rochester NY for both Bob and his sister Ruth at 10:30 am on June 29th, 2024, at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home in Rochester, NY near where they grew up. Since he lived his married life and raised a family in St. Louis, a memorial service at 11 am on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 will be held at St. Clare of Assisi (15642 Clayton Rd, Ellisville, Mo. 63011), where he was an usher for many years. Friends and family are invited to join us in remembering and honoring his remarkable life.