Born on June 23, 1946 in Yonkers, NY he was the son of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Felix) Prota. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Marilyn (Parker) Prota.
After graduation from West Chester College, he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge he began his career with IBM, working in New York and Bethesda, MD; retiring after 30 years.
Neil is also survived by a son, Dante Prota, Jr. (Kelley) of Norfolk, VA and a daughter, Danielle P. Poore (Steven King) of Frederick, MD. Four grandchildren; Devaney, Sabrina, Olivia and Darick and a great grandson, Joshua. A sister, Patricia P. Tobiasen and family. And his special extended family on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Neil was a die-hard Giants fan – win or Lose; in retirement he enjoyed golfing, the beach and his beloved grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Lee Funeral Home and Crematory, 11840 Highway 90, Little River, SC, followed by a blessing service at 11:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina , PO Box 30307, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Prota family.
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