Obituaries
Home: Salt Lake City, Utah
Death Date: January 27, 2010
Birthdate: February 5, 1934
Place Of Birth: Bronx, New York
Service Information: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:00 AM
Service Location: St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Walter Francis Neff
1934-2010
Our loving husband, father, Papa and brother died at home on January 27th, 2010 surrounded by his wife and daughters. He endured courageously and fought valiantly against melanoma.
He was born on February 5th, 1934 in the Bronx, NY to the late John and Catherine Neff. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1956 and served in the United States Army. Walter worked for American Express and in 1981 he was transferred to Salt Lake City from the East Coast and retired in 2000.
Walter was a great fan of the New York Yankees and wore their cap proudly wherever he went. He was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles.
He leaves his loving wife of 47 years, Frances; daughters Patricia McClellan and her husband David, and Catherine Manning and her husband Thomas of Somers, CT. Papa will be missed by his grandchildren Tabitha, Christopher, Samantha, Dominic, Michael and Nicholas. He also leaves behind sister Dorothy (James) Dignetti; two brothers John and Tom (Eileen) Neff; and nieces Jennifer and Caryn.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 29th at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1945 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, where a viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine St., Murray.
The family would like to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice; memorial donations may be mailed to them at 5242 South College Dr. Ste. 150, Murray, UT 84123.
He was a quiet soul who will be very much missed by all who knew and loved him.“Should you go first and I remain,
One thing I’ll have to do.
Walk slowly down that long, long path
For soon I’ll follow you.
I want to know each step you take,
So I may take the same
For someday down that lonely road
You’ll hear me call your name.
Your Loving Wife,
I’ll Miss you Love”