David W. Neary

David W. Neary, 84, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (O’Neil) Neary whom he married in 1967.

Mr. Neary was born in New York City on December 22, 1941; a son of the late William and Mary (Mullin) Neary. He grew up on Post Avenue in upper Manhattan attending Good Shepherd School, Rice High School, and Fordham University. He was an NYPD police officer for over 20 years and a Soldier in the New York Army National Guard. Following his time in the NYPD, he worked in personal security for Moore Capital Management for 19 years.

Mr. Neary was retired from the NYPD and a faithful member of Christ the King Church, Ridgefield. He enjoyed family activities and participating in church events as a member of the Holy Name Society. Sometime around 1999, he abandoned the New York Yankees and became a Boston Red Sox fan because, as he would say, my children have all moved to New England and I want to enjoy their company. Lorraine never forgave him for that.  

Mr. Neary is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lorraine, as well as their children: David G. Neary and his wife, Theresa; Christian M. Neary and his wife, Amy; Mary E. LeCarff and her husband, Philippe and Steven Neary. Mr. Neary is also survived by 12 grandchildren: David P. Neary, Anne Haines and her husband, Steven, Caitlin Neary, Madeline Neary, Aidan Neary, Brynn Neary, Maeve Neary, Margarid LeCarff, Anna LeCarff, Tudwal LeCarff, Padrig LeCarff and William J. Neary as well as a great granddaughter, Cora Blaise Haines, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition, Mr. Neary is survived by his siblings, Christine Bonnell, Mary Doherty and Douglas Neary. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Bonnie O’Hara, William Neary, and Marguerite Goetz

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home; 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place at 7:30 PM. A Requiem Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Christ the King Church; 209 Tackora Trail, Ridgefield. Interment will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Ridgefield.

Contributions in Mr. Neary's memory may be made to Christ the King Church or Saint Padre Pio Academy - 209 Tackora Trail; Ridgefield, CT 06877.