Joel F. Neu Sr.

He was born Oct. 20, 1951 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Victor and Viola (Jackman) Neu.

Mr. Neu worked for 33 years for New York State between the Gowanda Psychiatric Center and NYS Corrections. Since 1974, he was a member of the Versailles Vol. Fire Dept. and was it’s current President and Past Chief.He was active with the Versailles United Methodist Church and the Versailles Community Center for many years.He was a current member of the Gowanda Ambulance Service Board of Directors and active with the Ten Lives Club.

Mr. Neu was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Linda (Maines) Neu in 2015.

He is survived by two sons, Joel (Amanda) Neu Jr. and Jeremy (Alicia) Neu Sr.; and five grandchildren Shannon (Logan Hall) Neu, Jacqueline (Christian Saca) Neu, Riley Neu, Jeremy Neu Jr. and Lola Neu. He is also survived by three brothers, Victor (Agnus) Neu, John (Linda) Neu and James (Maritza) Neu, and two sisters, Virginia (Late George) Guenther and Sharon (Late Conrad) Grube. Also surviving, is his loving companion, Dianne Moppert and her children,several nieces, nephews and cousins. Also his 2 kitties, Nuttzie and Mackkie.

Besides his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Daniel Neu.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the 10 Lives Club, Versailles Vol.Fire Dept.or Versailles United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main St. in Gowanda, NY.