CHARDON TWP. – Philip C. Neylon, age 83, of Chardon Township, died at his home Jan. 30, 2020.
Born Dec. 19, 1936, in Painesville, to John and Marion (nee Kelsey) Neylon, he was a lifetime area resident.
Phil enjoyed working with leather, carpentry and was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Fighting Irish fan.
He loved dogs, especially his Lucy and the late Moe. He enjoyed baking and his apple pie was a real specialty.
Phil enjoyed mowing his lawn and working in the yard.
He proudly served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.
He was a cable splicer for the former Alltel.
Phil was a direct decedent of the Rider’s Inn, Painesville.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Patricia (nee Kovach) Neylon; children, Marion (Doug) Mathes, of Geneva, Judy Neylon, of Perry, John (Holly) Neylon, of Chardon, Peter (Lia) Neylon, of Solon, Bridget Neylon, of Madison, and Kellie (Sean) Wolcott, of Verona, Pa.; grandchildren, Makayla and Mackenzie Parker, Keera Strudwick, Alex and Faith Neylon, Jake Hummel and Peter “Petie” Neylon Jr.
He also leaves siblings Joan Neylon, Kenneth Neylon and Patricia Dowling.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and seven siblings.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, at 10 a.m.
Private family burial will be held at a later date.
The family suggests donations to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072, www.rescuevillage.org.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.