Owen Neely, lifetime fireman

Owen (Skip) Neely passed away peacefully at home with his wife Thursday, April 13, 2023. 

Skip was a lifetime member of Yardley-Makefield Fire Company in Pennsylvania, where he spent his early years actively serving as assistant chief. He later moved with his family to Millsboro, where he was employed as a bread salesman until his retirement. Skip loved camping with his family, cooking, and traveling during his retirement years. He was known to drive hours to try a new restaurant or food. One of his favorite pastimes was sharing hilarious memes with his many friends on his phone contact list. If you knew Skip, then you know exactly where you stood with him due to his refreshing and unfiltered personality and spirit. 

Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Valerie Neely of Yardley, Pa. Skip is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen; his sister, Ellen (Harry); his brother, Thomas (Beth); and his three children, Kimberly (Mark), Joey (Amy) and Christopher. The absolute joy of his life was his four grandchildren, Dylan, Gracie, Owen and Hadley. 

 A private celebration of life will be held.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your local fire department.  

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.