
February 27, 1957 ~ August 3, 2020
Born in: Pueblo, CO
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Patrick John Neari, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday August 3, 2020. Born on February 27, 1957, to John and Marilyn Neari in Pueblo, Colo. Preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Neari. Survived by his sons, Joseph and Jacob Neari; father, John Neari; brothers, Philip (Pamela) Neari, Paul (Debra) Neari; sisters, Mary Rae (Mack) Staton and Gina (Vince) Benfatti; and numerous nephews and nieces. Patrick spent countless hours in the last six years providing home health care to Marilyn and John to keep them safe and comfortable in the home. He loved to fish, ride motorcycles, do crossword puzzles, watch hockey and read. Patrick graduated from East High School in 1975 and worked at the Rio Grande Railroad before moving to Texas to work in the apartment industry. Prior to moving back to Pueblo, to take care of his parents, Patrick worked in the apartment and shopping center business in North Carolina with his brother Phil. He was devoted to his parents, siblings and his sons. Patrick set an example of self sacrifice and hard work and his generous spirit lives on in everyone he met. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Friday August 7, 2020, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. A luncheon reception for family and friends will follow at the home of Vince and Gina Benfatti. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity in Patrick’s name or Catholic Charities, 429 W. 10th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003.
Livestreaming on his obituary page at www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Memorial Service: August 7, 2020 10:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
We Love you Uncle Pat. Say Hi to Grandma for us!
All my love and hugs go out to the wonderful Neari family. I remember Pat most of all from swim team. He was such a funny guy, and probably did twice as many laps as we did for all the times he got in trouble with the coach. The world has lost a kind soul and we are all better off for having known him.
With love,
Sally (Staton) Kelly and family
With Love,
Eddie Coleman
Will always remember having many fun times and laughs with Pat and his beloved dog Pete. He had a great heart and loved his family more than anything.
With Love,
Win Coleman
Lots of love and RIP Uncle Pat. We will think about you every day.
John, Maria, and Sam
Pat, you were and I’m sure will always be the most unselfish person I’ll ever know and we were blessed with the most beautiful and caring sons anyone could ever dream of. Thank you . . .
Gerriann and Barbara
I will remember his smile.
We went to st Pius and East High together. I am praying for all the Neari family. God bless all of you.
I have great memories of Pat and his Pueblo family.
From driveway basketball to the Columbia record club and 10 records for a dollar.
Godspeed.
My condolences to his family.
For PCH Coach John Neari, Philip, Paul, Mary Rae, Gina, and their spouses, and sons Joseph and Jacob,
How sad I was to read that your son, brother, and father, Patrick, is no longer with us in this world. I know I met him as a tiny baby because I was still in high school at PCH in 1957. I also knew your mother, who was such a lovely lady and I’m sure a wonderful mother to all of you.
I will never forget all of the elements of biology in my sophomore year at Pueblo Catholic high because of your Dad, Coach Neari. Taking biology in college was a breeze because I think he taught everything from his classes that he learned in college❣️ It is wonderful that you have brothers and sisters to support you in the loss of one of your favorite brothers. May he Live on through your memories of him here on earth.
I would be at your memorial service for Patrick, but due to minor surgery on Thursday, I will not be able to attend.
Sending each of you my prayers and sincere sympathy,
Mary Frances Sabo Sroka Kelley
Pueblo Catholic High Student of Coach John Near and Forever Friend of both Coach Neari and his wife, Marilyn.
Thoughts and prayers for the Neari family.
Great memories growing up. Pat always had a great since of humor
Pat gave selfless care to our father for 6 years. He has two beautiful boys who are now grown. He was a light for our family and even when he didn’t feel well, he still did what was needed for his kids, our mom and our dad. As a brother, we loved, laughed and argued with him, but we always forgave each other and moved on. He will be in my heart and prayers for ever. I love you Pat❤️
God Bless