NEARY PATRICK H

MAJ Patrick H. Neary was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/14/2015 at the age of 72.3 from Heart attack
Peterborough, NH
Flight Class 67-12
Date of Birth 01/03/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/7/1 CAV in 67-68
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: PETERBOROUGH - Patrick "Pat" H. Neary, 72, died unexpectedly at his home on Apr. 14, 2015. Pat was born in Concord, Mass. on Jan. 3, 1943, son of Alvin Neary and Gertrude (Caswell) Neary.

Pat attended the Lincoln/Sudbury Schools. His first job was delivering papers at the age of seven. Later, he earned a scholarship and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. At St. Johnsbury he broke many state records in running hurdles. Then, Wake Forest offered Pat a scholarship for his academic and athletic abilities. He graduated Wake Forest in 1965. Pat worked hard to pay his way through school.

In 1965, Pat joined the Army and served his country for 20 years. He flew helicopters and was shot down twice in Vietnam. Pat was honored with many citations and achieved rank of Major. While in the army, Pat received his Masters in Computer Technology. After his retirement from the military, Pat worked as a government contractor.

Pat loved history, enjoyed politics, and liked attending town meetings. He was very interested in people. Pat loved taking long walks with Schatzi, their dog, while listening to books and/or '60s music, waving to each passerby. Pat was a meticulous record keeper of the books he read, movies he'd seen, daily exercise, places he'd been, weather, etc. He said, "I'm a numbers kind of guy" who loved life.

Pat was so loving, generous and kind. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him: His beloved partner, Evie Loy along with Evie's children and grandchildren; Pat's sister; his children, grandchildren and other friends and relatives.

A remembrance of Pat's life is forthcoming.

Memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association on line at www.heart.org

Published in The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript on May 21, 2015

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