Born in Fall River, the son of Elizabeth (Lopes) McNeil and the late Earl J. McNeil, Jr. he was a resident of the Swansea, Fall River, and Boston area.
A graduate of Joseph Case High School and having attended Bristol Community College studying business and marketing; he worked in sales and restaurant surplus and supermarket salvage for many years. An avid New England sports team fan he also enjoyed fishing, golf, and boating.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son Earl Joseph McNeil IV, (Joey), and his mother Patricia Fallon McKeon.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 8:00 AM from Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea followed by a Mass at 9:00 in St. Dominic’s Church, 1277 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea. Visiting hours are Friday, May 25, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.