Paul Anthony Nealon's Obituary
Paul Anthony Nealon , 84, Huntersville, sadly passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2026. He was born in Scranton, PA on April 13, 1942 to Joseph and Mary (Frei) Nealon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Donald Nealon.
Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sally (Trapper) Nealon, children Paul Nealon Jr ( Lynnly) of Redmond, WA, Patty (Jack) Evans of Davidson, NC, and Sharon (John) Dippre of Hatboro, PA along with eight grandchildren; Jake, Max, and Maggie Nealon, Taylor (Bethany), Morgan, and Casey Evans, Drew and Evan Dippre along with two great grandchildren; Camden and Charlotte Evans. He is also survived by a brother Joseph Nealon (Suzy) of Lakewood, WA..
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he worked a long career as a Field Engineer with IBM in Scranton before he and Sally retired to Whispering Pines NC and finally to Huntersville NC to be closer to family. Along the way, Paul was able to share his talents and creativity by being involved in various community activities culminating in the naming of a local park in his honor. Known for his kindness, great laugh and little red truck loaded with tools, his legacy is secured in all the seasonal decorations and projects at our communities, homes and gardens.
Paul enjoyed life’s simple pleasures: a good happy hour, a well-made Manhattan, time spent with family and laughter shared with friends.
The family will receive friends at St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, from 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, June 12, 2026 with a Mass of Christian Burial following visitation at 11:00am.
Paul will be deeply missed for his generosity and remembered for helping to shape our lives with his heart.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Paul’s name, be made to:
VIA Hospice by clicking DONATE.
Tunnels to Towers Foundation by clicking DONATE.
Lung Cancer Initiative by clicking DONATE.
The family would like to thank the staff of VIA Hospice for their loving care of Paul.
James Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Nealon. Condolences and memories may be shared at https://www.JamesFuneralHomeLKN.com
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