Charles Kevin Neville

Charles Kevin Patrick Neville, age 82, of Estero, FL passed away on May 11, 2022, surrounded by family. Son of Eugene T. Neville and Marion (O’Neill), Charlie was born January 8, 1940, in New Rochelle, NY and raised in Larchmont, NY. He was the youngest of 3 boys and spent carefree summers at the Larchmont Yacht Club. He attended Iona Grammar School, Archbishop Stepinac High School, Westchester Community College and participated in a Cornell farm program in Dryden, New York. A young Charlie exhibited an early interest in helping animals by gathering hurt birds, rabbits, racoons (even a few skunks) from the neighborhood, proudly showing his mother and nursing them back to health in his backyard. In 1967, he first opened Pet Plaza, Inc. in Carmel, NY, a retail pet store specializing in saltwater fish and exotic birds; later relocating to Bedford Hills, NY. In 1987, he sold the store and began working as a general contractor until he fully retired in 2006. Charlie enjoyed boating on the Long Island Sound and motoring around Manhattan Island every summer on his boat, ‘No Way’. He had an uncanny ability to spot rare birds in the trees, inchworms on a log, and had a story for every adventure. Throughout his retirement, Charlie continued to pursue his hobbies in saltwater aquariums, fishing, gardening, drawing and spending time with family and friends. Charlie was married to Patricia (Golden) for nearly 55 years. Together, they moved from South Salem NY to Estero, FL in 2016, where they became parishioners of Our Lady of Light Catholic Church. Charlie was active in the Knights of Columbus Council 10498, and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2542. Charlie is survived by his wife Pat, daughter Megan, sisters-in-law Caroline ‘Mike’ Neville, Georgette Neville, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his two brothers, Eugene O. Neville and Robert J. Neville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967. A reception will follow. To attend the Mass online please visit Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home’s Facebook page - www.facebook.com/people/Shikanys-Bonita-Funeral-Home-Crematory/100035666300236/ In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Bird Gardens of Naples in Naples, Florida or your favorite charity.

Charles Kevin Neville

January 8, 1940 - May 11, 2022