Christopher D. Neeley
April 10, 1982 ~ January 24, 2006
Christopher D. Neeley, 23, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born April 10, 1982 in Weirton, he was the son of Paul and Pat (Norman) Neeley. Christopher was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Kenneth and Virginia Norman and paternal grandmother Mary Jane Neeley.
Christopher was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, attended St. Paul Grade School and was a 2000 graduate of Madonna High School. After working at Weirton Steel for 1½ years, he enrolled at Triangle Tech in Pittsburgh. He graduated in October 2005 with a degree in welding and blueprint fabrication. He was currently working at Olsen Industries in Pittsburgh. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Ryan Neeley and his wife Amy of Mingo Junction, OH; sister Jennifer Jones and her husband Rick of New Cumberland; paternal grandfather Clyde Neeley of Burgettstown, PA; nephew Patrick Rouse; nieces Baylee Jones, Emily Jones and Ella Neeley and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Christopher loved his family and was a very dedicated uncle and godfather.
Christopher’s greatest accomplishment in his life was the love and respect he carried in his heart for everyone he met. He left this world in spirit but his life will go on through his heroic gift of life to others by the donation of his organs to others in need.
The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Christopher to St. Paul School, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Paul, Pat, and the rest of the Neeley family, We are deeply saddened at the loss of Christopher. We will remember all of you in our prayers. May God keep all of you in the palm of his hand at this very trying time. May God Bless you all, Mary, Gary, Sara and Matthew Lyons
I love you, Chris. May your eternity rest in the hands of Christ. May your head rest in the lap of Mary. Even when life ends, We’re still forever friends.
Chris had a special place in everyone’s heart. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Bob, Patty, John, and Danielle
Dear Pat, Paul and Family, Chris is surely with our Lord. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You and Grant You Strength and Peace. With Love & Prayers, Sharon, Ron, Andrew and Nicholas Higgins
Dear Patty and Paul,Ryan and Jennifer, Please accept my prayers and love during this saddest time of your lives. None of you have been far from my thoughts, and I pray that God gives you strength and eases the great heartbreak that you are feeling. There is no real consolation at a time like this, no real words of comfort. Just know that all of you are in my prayers, and I hope that knowledge helps you a little. God Bless. Mary Lou James
Paul, Pat and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very trying and difficult time. May the good lord bless you and give you the strength to help you through the days ahead. God bless you all…..
Dear Paul, Pat and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. No words can be expressed to try and ease the pain you are feeling. We didn’t know Christopher well, but he must have been a very special person to be an organ donor at such a young age. May God Bless all of you and keep you in his care. Sincere sympathy, Ken and Darla Ogle
Chris was such a wonderful person and friend…he always made me laugh and i have so many awesome memories..he will always be in my heart,thoughts and prayers…i will pray everyday for the family of Chris to get thru these hard days of dealing with the loss..May your soul be at rest now Chris…Till i see you again…
Mrs Neely & family, Your are in mine and Dayna Bairds thoughts and prayers. You and your family have been on our minds since we heard of the news. We feel like we knew him from just hearing you talk about him. Your son is in a peaceful place with god. Anne Peterson and Dayna Baird
Dear Paul and Pat, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Chris as the fun-loving, kind young man he was. Love, Bob and Vi
Dear Pat and Paul, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all week, and will continue to be so. We remember Chris from the 2000 production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at MHS. We can still picture him, singing, in his overalls. Be assured that “There’s One More Angel in Heaven…” and that Chris is among them. Affectionately, Charlene Deter and sons Mike & Jim
Patty, Paul, Jen & Ryan, No words could ever ease your pain or express our sorrow. Know that we love you and are praying for strength and courage that our faith and wonderful memories will get us through the days ahead. God bless. Love, Judi & Craig
Dear Mrs & Mr. Neeley, Ryan and Jeniffer, My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I would like you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless his little soul and give you the strength to overcome these hard times. Christopher Kontraros
Dear Ryan, Mr. & Mrs. Neeley and Entire Family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. No words can ease your pain. Know that there are many people out there who love and care about you. You will be in my prayers during this difficult time. With much affection, Lia Kontraros and Family
I have known Chris since we were in grade school together. He was always a good friend and a great person to talk to. Chris was liked by everyone, both at St. Paul’s and at Madonna. I know he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends and his spirt will live on forever.
I did not have the opportunity to meet Chris, but I’m sure he will be missed very much. I worked with Ryan and Amy. My condolences and sympathy are with you in your time of sorrow. You will all be in my prayers…Tricia Sofranko and daughter Zoe Catherine
Mr. & Mrs. Neeley & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I truly know the pain and confusion that you are feeling right now. So much goes through your head, and there are so many unanswered questions. There is nothing that I can say to ease your pain right now, but just know that if you ever need to talk to someone who has walked in your shoes I am here. I know we don’t know each other well, but we do share the same terrible sorrow. I can’t tell you that the pain will go away, but it will become a little more bearable in time. I didn’t know your son, but he must have been special because God wants the good ones. Take care and God Bless. “Some only dream of angels. We held one in our arms.”
Dear Paul, Pat, and family, Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. We went to high school with Chris. He was such a kind, wonderful, and caring person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of you during this difficult and trying time. Love Always, Jonathan and Christina Brown
Pat and Family, We are very sad to hear of the passing of Chris. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. The Simich Family
Pat and Paul, Our hearts ache for you and your family. We certainly cannot understand the pain you must be going through, but we sure can be there for you guys. We love you so much and have lifted you all in prayer. We will always remember Chris as the kind hearted, fun loving kid with the most beautiful eyes. Just remember to hang on to Jesus. He will get you through. Love, Chuck and Cindy
Patty,Paul and family, You have my deepest sympathy. Continue to be strong in faith and to surround yourself with friends and family that care and love you. It really does help. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember this…….WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Love, Cathy DeCollo
Dear Pat, Paul, Jen, Ryan and family, Remember you are always covered in prayer during this difficult time in the loss of Chris. Our loss, but Heaven’s gain. I can see him now singing his heart out with the angels…not worried about anyone making fun of him now. One day we’ll know all the answers, but for now, we trust… May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand and fill you with the peace that surpasses all understanding. I love you all so much.
Mr. & Mrs. Neeley, Jenn & Ryan: I know that there are no words I can offer to comfort you at this trying time but, oh, how I wish there were. Ever since I heard about Chris, I have been praying for your family. Please lean on the Lord to give you strength during this difficult time. Although I did not know Chris as the young man that he became, I do remember vividly that little guy that I used to play with on my frequent visits with Jenn and Ryan all those years ago. You were all like family to me, and I always looked forward to seeing Chris because he was the cutest little boy with the kindest spirit. Although time and circumstances have a way of changing our relationships, please know that I love all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul,Pat, and family, Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your son. You have been in my prayers constantly and will continue to be. Wendi Mitchell( your milwalkie friend)
Paul,Patty and Family, Although it has been a long time since we were neighbors in chateau village, we felt the need to send our condolences for your tragic loss, for we do know what your going through. We just lost our precious daughter Stephanie 29 on January 14, 2006 to a car accident. We will keep you in our prayers. Debbie, Paul and Alan Cope
Paul, Pat, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Our family will continue to pray for you and Chris. Bob, Deb, Katie, Tony, and Meredith
Patty, Paul and family, I wish that I could be there with you. Know that we are with you in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and always. God blessed you with Chris and Chris has blessed others with his gifts both in life and after. Mary K, Bruce and family
Chris will be missed by all of us who’s lives he touched in one way or another. My sympathies to his family and friends. God bless you Chris.. rest in peace my brother…
Dear Paul and Pat, My sincerest condolences. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Christopher will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Rudy
Know that you and your family are in my prayers and close in heart. Such a deep hurt to only be soothed by you and your son’s great gift to so many others, who will indeed keep him alive in so many ways. Know that he is using perfect organs now in a perfect peace in a most perfect place. Love and memories to all…Sandy
Chris held a special place in everyone’s heart. He will be deeply missed by all of his friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all durning this trying time. Nicole and James Coleman
Almost my whole life know, I knew Chris very well. He seemed like he was a very likable, respected man among he peers and everyone else he knew (or was acquainted with). I was extremely upset when I heard of his passing away like this. Every last sympathy of mine goes out to Neeley family. “Chris, I’m really looking forward to seeing you again in heaven one day now.” I’ll never forget you.
Patty and Paul – I am so very sorry for the passing of your son. I am just finding this out, and hope that this note reaches you. Even though I haven’t seen you for many, many years, I haven’t forgotten what a great friend you were to me and from the other condolences, it sounds like Christopher was very much like you. Love and prayers… Debby Carfagna Peters
Hey Bro. Just wanted to let you know that it’s not the same here without you… It’s been over a year, but I still miss you like it was yesterday. Things have been a little crazy here lately. Please look after Jen, Mom, Dad, and the kids. We all really miss you and think about you every day. We love you…