Obituary of Frances A. Neu

NEU FRANCES MARIE ANDERSON Age 92 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Thursday January 9 , 2014 with friends and family around her. She was born May 3 , 1921 in Perth Amboy, NJ the daughter of the late Anton and Anna Ricket Anderson. She married her husband Charles F. Neu on November 22 , 1947 and he pre-deceased her on November 26, 2008 after 61 years of marriage. She was also pre-deceased by her son-in-law John Roy on January 26, 2010 in an accident (the love of her daughters life) and she lost a niece and 3 nephews; Edward Goodale, Henry Goodale, Marie Jager and Raymond Goodale. RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO CALL AT THE LYNCH FUNERAL HOME ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15, 2014 FROM 11-1 PM. Mrs. Neu Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 1PM with the Rev Robert C. MacNamara Officiating. Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery. Frances was an amazing woman with drive and determination to achieve the best in educating herself. She graduated Tottenville High School in 1939, she attended 6 Business Schools, while working full time, studying nights and weekends. Frances was Secretary to both President's of North Atlantic and Gulf Steamship Company. Then proceeded to working for the City of New York for the Dept of Welfare until she was requested by the Mayors Department to take the position to be the secretary to the NYC Mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr. After moving to Horseheads when her husband Charles F. Neu took a transfer with the A & P, Frances decided that she needed to be a stay at home mom and immerse herself in the care giving to her husband, daughter and home. She became a great cook too and she made many a meal for friends and family. Surviving her is her beloved daughter Arlene F. Roy of Horseheads, stepson Dr. Charles H. Neu and wife Toni of Staten Island, NY; granddaughter Eva Neu Meade & Joey Meade of Staten Island , NY ; grandson Jason Neu; 2 great granddaughters : Avery Meade and Caroline Meade both of Staten Island , NY. Frances is also so grateful for the friendship and dedication in helping with her care by two wonderful people Jane Moss and Christine (Tina) Stevens with amazing care given to help Arlene keep her in her home as Fran requested. That was where she wanted to be even after going 90% blind 12 years ago. I want to thank Mary and Steven Evans and Leo S. Pierson for being there for me in my mom's last few weeks. The family would like to thank the Corning Hospital for their care in ICU, and the wonderful staff of Dr's. and the 3rd floor nurses. Those wishing may remember Frances through contributions to a charity of one's choice.