Craig E. Mcneely

Craig E. McNeely, 72 of Cicero, NY passed away in the home he built for his family on October 4, 2023. He was born in Dearborn, MI on December 11, 1950 to the late Kenneth and Regina McNeely. He was married to Maryann for 45 years and together they had two daughters, Christine McNeely and Jenny (Stephen) Sommers. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Arianna, Dominick, Brooklyn and Journey; great grandson, Memphis; his lifelong best friend and brother Rick (Millie)McNeely, sisters Leona (John) Harris, Colleen Boord, Heather (Michael)Prado; Brother in law, KO Boord and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his sister Audrey Cornish.

He attended Chittenango High School and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management and Engineering from SUNY ESF. He spent many years as a construction project manager, general contractor, however for the past 30 years he worked for himself as the owner of a commercial property management corporation.


While he leaves behind a lengthy punch list he leaves very little on his bucket list. His passion was building. He took pride in the fact he built and fixed everything himself. He with his wife by his side built the home they would raise their family in. His hobbies included collecting antique toy trains, and hunting, he enjoyed nothing more than to be in the woods with his brother, son in law and grandson. Craig loved everything about the Adirondacks especially snowmobiling and spending time fishing with his grandchildren at camp. He rebuilt cars and was a member of the Volkswagen Club of CNY. Everyone closest to him knew he was a farmer at heart and helped him spend summers bailing hay and tending to his flock of chickens brought him pure joy. He rebuilt his childhood go cart and numerous tractors and designed and built his own barn to store his collection. His wife never knew what to expect him to pull up the driveway with. It may be a classic Volkswagen bug, a boat, a huge pickup truck or a tractor from the early 1900's. He always had his huskies by his side although everyone knew his favorite was the wiener poo. He enjoyed being at home bird watching; he spent years perfecting his technique to keep the squirrels out of the bird feeders. He lived a simple life yet one full of adventures he knew everything about everything and loved to spread his wisdom. He was the strength and pillar of his family and he will deeply be missed.


Calling hours will be at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Bridgeport, NY on Thursday October 12, 2023 at 10am. Burial will follow at North Syracuse Cemetery.

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Advanced Strategies Adventures, Inc. 7703 Kirkville Road, Kirkville, NY 13082 or Sunshine Horses 3721 Verplank Road Clay, NY 13041.

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