Published August 2, 2019
MELROSE — Robert S. “Rob” Neil, 54, of Melrose, passed away at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital on July 26, 2019.
Rob was born and raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1983. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bentley University. He worked as an auditor for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for over 30 years and was a Spin Instructor for the Boston Sports Club locations in Bradford, Lynnfield and Peabody and at Studio 38 Fitness in Stoneham.
Rob was a great husband to his wife, Trish, and a spectacular father to his son, Christopher and loyal friend to many. He was a genuine man who was honest, kind and had immense integrity and was an amazing friend to all those fortunate to know him. Rob was an avid Boston sports fan and was an active fundraiser for the Melrose High School Scholarship Fund. Rob enjoyed working out, spending time with family and watching the New England Patriots with friends. He loved movies, creating music play lists for his spin classes and enjoyed watching Seinfeld and The Office episodes.
Rob was the adoring husband of Patricia “Trish” Dolan Neil, loving father of Christopher R. Neil, devoted son of the late William and Carol (Nordstrom) Neil, caring brother of Bill Neil and his husband, Steven Levy of Los Angeles, and Rhonda Condron and her husband, Peter of Rockville, Maryland. He was the caring uncle of Sean, Matthew and Kevin O’Connor and Julia and Brendan Condron, loving son-in-law of Dorothy Dolan and the late Thomas Dolan and caring brother-in-law of Beth and Edward O’Connor.
Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, August 1 followed by a funeral service. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Neil Family Education Fund, c/o Melrose Bank, 638 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176. To send a message of condolence please visit www.gatelyfh.com