Neil Thomas Slattery of Ocean Township, NJ passed away on July 6, 2022 at the age of 71. The son of Nicholas and Beatrice (nee Burns) Slattery, Neil was raised in Glen Ridge, NJ. He graduated from Glen Ridge High School in 1968 and the University of Albuquerque in 1971. For the last 22 years, …
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Neil Thomas Slattery of Ocean Township, NJ passed away on July 6, 2022 at the age of 71.
The son of Nicholas and Beatrice (nee Burns) Slattery, Neil was raised in Glen Ridge, NJ. He graduated from Glen Ridge High School in 1968 and the University of Albuquerque in 1971.
For the last 22 years, Neil was the Hardwood Manager for Jaeger Lumber in Belmar, NJ. Prior to that, he was the president and owner of Interstate Hardwood Lumber Company in Elizabeth, NJ. Neil’s other passions were cooking and family. Thanksgiving was his favorite day of the year, and the feast was always attended by dozens of family and friends. No family event was complete without his amazing catering work.
Neil is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane (nee Stutz), his four sons: Neil (Colleen) of Glen Ridge, NJ, Matthew (Kara) of Norwalk, CT, Patrick (Jaylynn) of Shrewsbury, NJ, and Kevin (Marjorie) of Philadelphia, PA, and his sister, Margaret Buccino, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He found great joy in being surrounded by his 9 grandchildren: Luke, Colin, Andrew, Devon, Brigid, Chandler, Mackenzie, Carrick, and Colman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on July 10 from 1:00-4:00PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road Holmdel, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 11 at 11:00 AM at the Parish of St. Mary, 1 Phalanx Road Colts Neck, NJ.
Neil’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering for the professionalism, care, and comfort they provided to him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 200147 Newark, NJ 07102, www.njsk.org or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org.
richard cottrell
left a message on August 3, 2022:
Always a great guy always smiling and happy would do anything to help you out Iremember making a black siloute fisherman probley 20 some years ago for him then smile went from ear to ear he hussled him right out into the pickup truck for the ride home just a wonderful man rich
Julie Babich - DeckWise
left a message on July 26, 2022:
My sincere condolences. Neil was a special person. Kind and always happy on the other end of that phone. I have to agree with some others on here that when he called to ask a question or place an order, it was...Neil...Jaeger Lumber and you could just hear the smile on his face. I am very sad to hear of his loss but know he is still smiling down on us and his family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Nick Gathman
left a message on July 9, 2022:
I've worked with Neil for 12 years. He was always the most optimistic and one of the most helpful individuals at Jaeger. He was flush with knowledge from spending his life in the industry and willing to teach us newcomers if we were willing to learn. Neil certainly loved his work, but was always looking forward to his weekends with the grandchildren. Even if they tired him out a bit, although I think that's one of the parts he enjoyed. Helped him remember what it was to be so young. He enjoyed his daily walks on the Avon Boardwalk for lunch and his bowl of fruit in the morning. I think the only thing I won't miss is having to change out the the water cooler for him after he took the last drops of water for his morning tea... I used to bust his chops and tell him he took the last of the water and he would retort with something like "Yeah I left it for you to change". Nothing to do but tip the cap and head outside to grab some water. Neil was everything you could ask for as a co-worker and employee; happy, helpful, and available. No matter where he was going he would always remind us we could call him on his cell as he'd still be working. Never one to miss time working. I'm sure those same attributes translated into his family life. I know for me I am a better employee for having had the chance to work with Neil everyday. I'm sure others would say the same. We will certainly miss him here in Belmar, but his legacy will live on with every hardwood sale we make. Forever left with his jovial morning phone call greeting "Goooood Morning. This is Neil!".
Pat Filarski
left a message on July 9, 2022:
Jane, so so sorry to hear about Neil, he was a wonderful man.
Lenore Putch
left a message on July 9, 2022:
Condolences to Jane and Family ! Deepest Sympathy! Prayers for Neil! May perpetual light shine upon him in heavens arms.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael & Karen Long
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Jane and family our deepest sympathies on Neil’s passing. When I would see Neil at the Belmar lumberyard he always said hello and would find time to stop to have a chat, if he was having a bad day you would never have known it. He was always a gentleman and was very knowledgeable and helpful to me over the years when ordering trim and hardwoods for various projects.
We also enjoyed bumping into you guys on the Jaeger trips either at the bar for a cocktail or at Church for Sunday mass. You guys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Karen Long
Suzette & Paul Fig
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Husband, father, family man, - that was Neil.
To us, lifelong friend.
Those who knew Neil knew he lived life to the fullest.
Businessman, sailor, chef - he would welcome everyone
into his home, and he'd cook for them too!
There's not enough pages to share all the memories we
have of our times with Neil - 70 years worth!
They are part of our story made richer by having Neil
as our friend. We will always cherish them and keep
his memory close to our hearts.
Noelle A.
left a message on July 8, 2022:
In memory of Neil T. Slattery, Noelle A. lit a candle
Mary Lou Snyder
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Jane, Our condolences from the bottom of our hearts go out to you and your family. I think of you often. I will never forget all the good times we had at Sacred Heart school, Sacred Heart fundraisers and the Sacred Heart Cub Scouts. These are friendships you never forget. Our best to your children. And I see you’ve been blessed with 11 grand children that is so wonderful. Mary Lou Snyder
Maureen and Steven McFarland
left a message on July 8, 2022:
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. He loved his family as we loved seeing him at family gatherings. And what a cook! He has left quite a legacy behind...R.I.P.
scott koselnak
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Many condolences, Neil was a customer and friend of mine for many years - he will be missed. He was always pleasant and in good spirts, a magnificent person for sure.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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richard cottrell
left a message on August 3, 2022:
Always a great guy always smiling and happy would do anything to help you out Iremember making a black siloute fisherman probley 20 some years ago for him then smile went from ear to ear he hussled him right out into the pickup truck for the ride home just a wonderful man rich
Julie Babich - DeckWise
left a message on July 26, 2022:
My sincere condolences. Neil was a special person. Kind and always happy on the other end of that phone. I have to agree with some others on here that when he called to ask a question or place an order, it was...Neil...Jaeger Lumber and you could just hear the smile on his face. I am very sad to hear of his loss but know he is still smiling down on us and his family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Nick Gathman
left a message on July 9, 2022:
I've worked with Neil for 12 years. He was always the most optimistic and one of the most helpful individuals at Jaeger. He was flush with knowledge from spending his life in the industry and willing to teach us newcomers if we were willing to learn. Neil certainly loved his work, but was always looking forward to his weekends with the grandchildren. Even if they tired him out a bit, although I think that's one of the parts he enjoyed. Helped him remember what it was to be so young. He enjoyed his daily walks on the Avon Boardwalk for lunch and his bowl of fruit in the morning. I think the only thing I won't miss is having to change out the the water cooler for him after he took the last drops of water for his morning tea... I used to bust his chops and tell him he took the last of the water and he would retort with something like "Yeah I left it for you to change". Nothing to do but tip the cap and head outside to grab some water. Neil was everything you could ask for as a co-worker and employee; happy, helpful, and available. No matter where he was going he would always remind us we could call him on his cell as he'd still be working. Never one to miss time working. I'm sure those same attributes translated into his family life. I know for me I am a better employee for having had the chance to work with Neil everyday. I'm sure others would say the same. We will certainly miss him here in Belmar, but his legacy will live on with every hardwood sale we make. Forever left with his jovial morning phone call greeting "Goooood Morning. This is Neil!".
Pat Filarski
left a message on July 9, 2022:
Jane, so so sorry to hear about Neil, he was a wonderful man.
Lenore Putch
left a message on July 9, 2022:
Condolences to Jane and Family ! Deepest Sympathy! Prayers for Neil! May perpetual light shine upon him in heavens arms.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael & Karen Long
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Jane and family our deepest sympathies on Neil’s passing. When I would see Neil at the Belmar lumberyard he always said hello and would find time to stop to have a chat, if he was having a bad day you would never have known it. He was always a gentleman and was very knowledgeable and helpful to me over the years when ordering trim and hardwoods for various projects.
We also enjoyed bumping into you guys on the Jaeger trips either at the bar for a cocktail or at Church for Sunday mass. You guys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Karen Long
Suzette & Paul Fig
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Husband, father, family man, - that was Neil.
To us, lifelong friend.
Those who knew Neil knew he lived life to the fullest.
Businessman, sailor, chef - he would welcome everyone
into his home, and he'd cook for them too!
There's not enough pages to share all the memories we
have of our times with Neil - 70 years worth!
They are part of our story made richer by having Neil
as our friend. We will always cherish them and keep
his memory close to our hearts.
Noelle A.
left a message on July 8, 2022:
In memory of Neil T. Slattery, Noelle A. lit a candle
Mary Lou Snyder
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Jane, Our condolences from the bottom of our hearts go out to you and your family. I think of you often. I will never forget all the good times we had at Sacred Heart school, Sacred Heart fundraisers and the Sacred Heart Cub Scouts. These are friendships you never forget. Our best to your children. And I see you’ve been blessed with 11 grand children that is so wonderful. Mary Lou Snyder
Maureen and Steven McFarland
left a message on July 8, 2022:
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. He loved his family as we loved seeing him at family gatherings. And what a cook! He has left quite a legacy behind...R.I.P.
scott koselnak
left a message on July 8, 2022:
Many condolences, Neil was a customer and friend of mine for many years - he will be missed. He was always pleasant and in good spirts, a magnificent person for sure.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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