He was born March 5, 1925 to Samuel and Hester Meneilly in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
He graduated from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Together, with his bride, Shirley, they moved to Prairie Village, Kansas to found what was to become known as The Village Presbyterian Church, which they served for 47 years before retiring. Rev. Meneilly was active in numerous civic groups and services in the greater Kansas City area as well as Johnson County.
The Meneillys enjoyed a great marriage for 67 years and reveled in their three children, Rob (Cara) Meneilly, Carol Meneilly and Joy (Lee) Biard. They were very proud of their eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 30 at 1:00pm at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Village Presbyterian Church.
