John Neary

NEARY - John Patrick Neary, age 81, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Neary; sister, Kathleen Beltran. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Neary nee Reeves; daughter, Kathleen Martella; grandchildren, Carlie Martella and Cameron Martella; brothers, Thomas Neary and Richard (Mary) Neary. John was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee. He had 2 years of active duty in the Army. John began as a stockbroker at H.B. Shaine Co. in 1967 and retired from Wells Fargo Advisors in 2014. A memorial mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 6390 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice or John and Betty Neary Family Fund associated with The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Patrick Neary please visit our Sympathy Store.