He was the son of Cornelius Francis and Ella (Bliven) Moriarty. He was born on July 10, 1939, in New London, Connecticut. Neil grew up in New London. He was a proud member of the Wall Boys in his youth, the only racially integrated group in New London during this time period.
He spent thirty-eight enjoyable years working for General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division. Neil held a variety of positions starting as a machinist and ending his career as a systems analyst. During his time as a machinist, he was elected as President of the Machinists Local #1871. Additionally, he received an Associate Degree in business administration through the University of New Haven during his tenure at Electric Boat.
Neil enjoyed hanging out at the "wall" by Jennings School in his youth; playing league basketball and volleyball; and working as a Boy Scout leader. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, the UConn Women's basketball team, and the NY Knicks. He loved fly-fishing and tied many beautiful flies for his hobby. Neil particularly treasured the annual Bliven Fourth of July picnic, an event that has been held for more than seventy-five years.
Neil is survived by Elaine, his wife of sixty-two years and his children: Thomas, (Selena), Hollyann, Jill Santacroce, and Keith (Addie); his grandchildren: Gayle Katryna and Taylor Pierce, Justin and Cameron Santacroce, Jaiden, Simon, and Maggie Gann; as well as his great grandson Justin Santacroce Junior. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas (Pam), as well as many close cousins and family members.
The family would like to thank all of those who supported Neil through his end of life, especially the Richmond NH Fire Department, Home Health Care and Hospice Community Services, as well as our friends and family.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:30am in St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street, Keene, NH. Burial with committal prayers will follow the mass in the Earl Howard Cemetery, Athol Road (Route 32), Richmond, NH.
Donations may be made to the Richmond NH Fire Department, 17 Winchester Road, Richmond, NH 03470; or to the American Diabetes Association; the American Cancer Society; or to Home Health Care and Hospice Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431.
