Obituary of Michael Paul Neu
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West Clarksville – Michael P. Neu "Loving Husband, Son & Father"
Michael P. Neu, of 2014 Route 305, passed away on June 21, 2018, at his home following an illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Mike was born on April 24, 1951 in Cuba and was the son of Paul W. and Phyllis Childs Neu. On Dec. 6, 1969, at the Portville Presbyterian Church, he married his wife of 48 years, Kathleen M. Wojtanik, who survives.
Mike was a 1968 graduate of Richburg High School. He continued his education at Corning Community Collage, Alfred State and St. Bonaventure University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1979 as Suma Cum Laude. Mike began working at his family business "Neu Disposal" and then as a scheduler at Dresser Rand for a number of years. Mike then worked at AVX as a supervisor before retuning to his family business which he sold to Cassella in 1998. During his retirement years he worked at the Olean Medical Group as a courier from 2013 to 2018.
Michael enjoyed old cars, especially working on his grandmothers 1934 Ford and his 1969 GTO. He had his pilots license and enjoyed flying his fathers Cessna plane. Michael also enjoyed camping, boating, canoeing, and playing poker with the local club. He always put others first, quietly without recognition. Michael always supported his family to the fullest and loved them dearly.
Along with his loving wife, Michael is survived by; his parents Paul and Phyllis Neu of Cuba; 2 sons, Mark W. (Elaiza) Neu of Cuba and Jeffery M. Neu of Charlotte, NC; 4 grandchildren, Claudia E., Patrick W., Lauren P., and Joshua M.; 3 sisters Kathlie D. (David) Organ of Nova Scotia, Nancy (Jame) Burdick of Black Creek/Cuba, and Boni (Michael) Hennard of Caneadea; and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A Memorial gathering will be held in the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Genesee Pkwy, Cuba Friday June 29, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to donors choice. Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com
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