19 February, 2015
Edward J. Nealon, 84, died peacefully in his home Sunday February 15, 2015. He was the devoted husband of Theresa A. (Notturno) Nealon, to whom he was married for 63 years. Born and raised in Milford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gladys (McGee) Nealon.
Edward and Theresa moved to Hopkinton early in their marriage and were life long residents.
He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Milford 1947. He attended Worcester State College where he received his bachelor's and Master’s degree in Education. He joined the armed forces during the Korean War where he served with honor in the U.S. Army Infantry. After his service he went on to teach social studies at Hopkinton Jr. Sr. High School and Walsh Middle School in Framingham where he served as department head.
Ed was an avid sports enthusiast who loved his Boston teams especially the Red Sox and the Patriots. His sense of honor, integrity, good sportsmanship and Irish humor were the elements of his life , which served him so well as a loving father, teacher and friend.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his adoring children Donna Jones and her husband Frank of Westborough, Colleen Peters and her husband Jeff of Woodville, and Kerry Nealon of West Yarmouth. He also leaves his wonderful grandchildren Gregory, Jillian and Kimberly Jones. His sister Jean Rainville predeceases him. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday February 20, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mathew's Church, Southborough. Funeral arrangements are under the direction the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton.
