Kevin Edward Neary

NORTH CANAAN — Kevin Edward Neary, 52, of North Canaan, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his home from natural causes.  

He was born Aug. 16, 1967, to Joseph W. Neary Sr. and Ruth M. Neary in Meriden, Conn.  

Kevin grew up in Cornwall and graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1984. 

Kevin worked as a landscaper and gardener for many years in Goshen. In recent years, he worked as lift operations manager for Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall. 

Kevin was a member of the North American Fishing Club as well as the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and enjoyed gardening, reading, fishing and a good debate. 

He loved spending time with and helping out his family and was always up for creating mischief with his many nieces and nephews. 

Kevin is survived by his mother, Ruth M. Neary of Torrington; his siblings, Joseph Neary of Windsor, Sean Neary and his wife, Lisa, of Harwinton, Maureen Neary and her husband, Nicholas Maltby, of New Hartford, and Christopher Neary and his wife, Meghan, of Old Lyme; three nieces, Lauren Neary, Emma Maltby and Sybil Neary; and six nephews, Liam Maltby, Joseph Neary, Owen Maltby, Matthew Maltby, Aidan Maltby and Theo Neary; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.  

He was predeceased by his father, Joseph W. Neary. 

Due to the COVID-19 quarantine, there will be no calling hours and a private family funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. 

There will be a public celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the care of the Kenny Funeral Home.