John J. Nealey

February 2, 1939 - May 5, 2020

Salem, NH – John J. Nealey, 81 of Salem, NH, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Nevins Nursing and Rehab Center in Methuen. He was the beloved husband of the late Sheila A. (Moore) Nealey, to whom he was married for 55 years. John was born in Lawrence on February 2, 1939, the son of Fred H. and Evelyn J. (Paris) Nealey. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lawrence (Class of ’56) and then graduated from Merrimack College in North Andover with a B.S. in chemistry. He worked as a sales engineer and sales manager in the ultrapure water industry for many years until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed playing handball and was an avid sports fan. John will be deeply missed by his 3 children, Michael Nealey, of Salem, NH, Paul Nealey, and his wife, Kelly Bliss, of Chelmsford, and Kathy L’Ecuyer and her husband, Rick, of Salem, NH; 3 granddaughters; 3 step-grandsons; his brother, Richard Nealey, and his wife, Deanna, of Plymouth, MA; and a number of nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, 10 Reed Street, Haverhill, MA 01832. For the online guestbook, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen is honored to serve the Nealey family.