John R. Neill

John was born to John and Shirley Neill on February 14, 1948 in New Eagle, PA. He passed from this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the age of 61.

On November 9, 1967, John joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country until he was forced to medically retire. His military career was diverse.

While assigned to Tun Su Nuit Air Base in South Vietnam, he became a member of the organization known as "Safe Side" and spent three back to back tours in Vietnam. During his years of service, he served at Grand Fork AFB, the US Army's Scofield Barracks in Hawaii, Seymour Johnson AFB, Vietnam, and Lackland AFB where he remained until he retired.

In 1990, John received his degree in Education and taught high school until his medical condition forced him to retire for a final time in 2003.

John was very active at Resurrection of the Lord Church. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, ACTS and was always very involved in his daughter's school activities.

He was preceded in death by his father, John A. Neill.

John is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Terri; daughters, Christine and Tricia; mother, Shirley Neill; brothers-in-laws, Gerry Chavarria, Joe Chavarria and his wife, Ninfa, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Melissa Isbell for her compassion and unending care, and the staff of Americare, and the extended family at Resurrection of the Lord Church for their love, friendship and support during his preparation for going home to be with his Heavenly Father, Jesus.

Throughout his life, he showed others how to love and showed us how faith can move mountains.

He was an amazing husband, father, and son and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7th from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

ROSARY

SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

6:30 P.M.

PORTER LORING CHAPEL

1101 MCCULLOUGH

MASS

MONDAY

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

10:00 A.M.

RESURRECTION OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH

7990 MILITARY DR. WEST

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78227

INTERMENT IN MISSION BURIAL PARK NORTH

WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS

Pallbearers will be Bob Bement, Tracy Jones, Isauro Morin, Joe Mateo, Robert Sanchez and Wayne Mayers

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus #8158, P. O. Box 762668, San Antonio, Texas 78245.