(11/25/1950 – 7/12/2018)
With his loving family at his side, Dr. John Michael Neander passed away on July 12th at Albany Medical Center.
The son of Dr. John Frederick and Annabelle Neander, Michael was born in NYC and grew up in Pearl River, NY. He was a graduate of Mount Hermon High School in MA (1968); The University of Rochester (1972); and The University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1976). Following attainment of his medical degree, he completed his specialty medical training at Albany Medical College (AMCH) (Internal Medicine; Adult Psychiatry) and Georgetown University: Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC (Fellow: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry).
Board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Neander held private practices in Washington DC and Oneonta NY. In addition to his selfless and deep dedication to the care of others, Dr. Neander found relaxation and joy through listening to classical music and participating with various choral groups across the region.
Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, Dr. Neander will be deeply missed by his two sons: Mark of Oneonta NY and Erik (Jessica Santos-Neander, grandchildren Philip and Corbin) of Tampa FL; their mother, Laurie of Oneonta NY; his sisters, Wendy Neander (Tom Grauman and children Jan, Nels and Lucía), British Columbia, Canada; Julie Neander (Gordon Leppig with children Kai and Sylvia), Mckinleyville, CA and Susan Neander (Stephen Carey and Daughter, Cora), Arcata, CA; as well as his cherished companion dog, Bella.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, August 30th at 1pm in the Glenwood Cemetery, Main Street, Oneonta with the Rev. Stephen Fournier leading the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a tax deductible donation toward one or more of the following causes that were close to Dr. Neander:
Checks made payable to “Oneonta Little League” Mailing Address: Oneonta Little League, P.O. Box 542 Oneonta, NY 13820. Checks made payable to “The Salvation Army” Mailing Address: 25 River Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 Checks made payable to “Susquehanna Animal Shelter” Mailing Address: 4841 NY-28, Cooperstown, NY 13326
To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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