1946
2011
Neil O. Allison, age 65, beloved husband of Gail, nee Stanish, devoted father of Andrea (Jim) Connelly and Joel Allison; loving grandfather of Gracie and Owen; dear brother of Bill (Rosemary); fond uncle of many.
Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10:am until time of Memorial Service 12:pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle (on Rt. 53, ½ mile south of Ogden Ave. / Rt. 34).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edward Foundation (for Cancer Services), 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540 or www.edward.org/foundation. For info, call the funeral home at 630-964-9392.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
September 30, 2011
Marianne Rossetto & Ray Ryan
Dear Allison Family: We're so saddened to learn of Neil's passing. We haven't seen him since high school, but remember him as a VERY nice guy and fun to boot! May God's Love support you all at this very difficult time.
September 30, 2011
Sally Stuebing
September 29, 2011
Sharon Ahearn McMillin
To the Allison Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. What a tremendous loss. I have memories of Neil all the way back in elementary school and in high school. He was such a nice person even then. Your photo gallery is priceless. What great memories these pictures hold for all of you.
September 29, 2011
Dan Stanick
Dear Allison Family,
My sympathy goes out to you on the loss of Neil. He was one of my favorite classmates in high school and I have fond memories of what a good and genuine person he is. The world was a better place because of Neil.
September 17, 2011
Aaron Ballew
Dear Allison Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. We worked together at Sprint. I have a favorite memory of him and I fussing with a router and cell phone kit. We were laughing that something so sophisticated would not work unless we wiggled a particular cable! He was such a good person, and my thoughts are with the entire family.
September 16, 2011
Barb Dammann
To Gail, Andrea, Joel and the entire Allison family - my heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of Neil. He was a great friend and colleague and I will miss him and his wonderful sense of humor a great deal. He was a very special person.
September 14, 2011
Tony Klein
My heart and love go to Gail, Andrea and Joel. Neil was a special person and a very dear friend to me. I will forever miss him.
September 12, 2011
To Gail
September 11, 2011
To Gail
September 11, 2011
To Gail
September 10, 2011
Gail, Andrea, Jim & Joel,
We will always have such fond memories of Neil and the entire Allison family. The Bears games that we went to and all of the quick "trips" across the street in Woodridge and the laughs we shared seem like yesterday. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Neil, and he will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. Jack, Rita, Pat & Joe
September 9, 2011
Brian Nix
Dear Allison Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Neil at Equant where he made every day enjoyable with his sense of humor! I will miss him.
Sincerely,
Brian Nix
September 9, 2011
Greg Conway
Dear Allison Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Neil and I worked at Sprint for 7 years and it was such a pleasure and joy every time we talked. Besides the work stuff, we almost always talked about our daughters both being teachers. We also shared fishing stories and discussed how the Bears and Illini Bball team were doing. I am sorry for your loss and know that everyone who worked with Neil miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Greg
Co-worker
September 7, 2011
Michael Rhodes
To the Allison Family - my heartfelt sympathies on Neil's passing. He was simply the NICEST PERSON ON EARTH. I, like others, worked with Neil for many years at Sprint. A professional in every sense of the word, he always spoke highly of you, his family - every time we spoke. Know that Neil enriched MANY MANY lives and I for one will miss him dearly.
Sincerely,
Mike Rhodes
September 6, 2011
Gary Jones
Dear Allison family,
I have fond memories of working with Neil at Sprint on some large contract opportunities; I recall his positive attitude always assured me we would accomplish the goal together. What I will miss most is talking with Neil about Big Ten basketball and football. He was such a fan of the Illini and I rooted for MSU; we had some hilarious conversations whenever the 2 teams played one another. I will miss him but glad his path crossed mine. I am sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
September 2, 2011
September 2, 2011
Gary LeJeune
The Allison family,
It was an honor for me to work with Neil, but the real privilege was to have known him. He was the gentle in gentleman, so very decent in everything that he did, and generous to all of us around him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to all of you, and know that many of us from around the country are grieving with you.
Respectfully yours,
Gary LeJeune
September 2, 2011
Candy Burris
Dear Allison family,
I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. I had the privilege of working with Neil at Sprint and found him to be a man of character and integrity. We worked together on a few different accounts and he was someone you could always count on. I am so sorry for your loss -- but rejoice in knowing that Neil lived his life to the fullest and loved his family deeply. He was quite proud of his kids and would talk about you often. Blessings to you ... I hope and pray the memories of Neil will shine bright in each of your lives!
Sincerely,
Candy Burris
Sprint Co-Worker
September 2, 2011
Chuck Bolvin
I worked with Neil at Sprint back in the early 90's and I remember him as great all around guy and fun to work with. I was very saddened to hear of his passing and my prayers go out to his family.
September 2, 2011
Brian Matheny
To the Allison family. Neil has been a wonderful inspiration to me at my years at Sprint. He was always going above and beyond his call of duty. He became a good friend over the years we worked together. He will be greatly missed by many who knew him. I pray for each one of you that God may bring you peace during this very difficult time. May Neil rest in peace. God Bless You.
September 2, 2011
Jeff Demere
To the Allison family, my thoughts go out to you for your loss. I have so many fond memories of laughter and fun in the workplace with Neil. Those were the good old days when work was much more fun and Neil made it that way.
That was a "high point" of my life.
All the best to Andrea and Neil's extended family.
Jeff Demere, former co-worker at Equant
September 2, 2011
To the Allison family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I had the pleasure of working with Neil at Sprint and he was such a lovely, funny man and will be greatly missed by many. Thank you for sharing the wonderful photographs - what a great way to remember Neil. All the best, Erika Verchick
September 2, 2011
Sue Giblin
My Dear Andrea and Family,
My heart aches for you at this difficult time in your lives. I know the feeligs of pain and despair are overwhelming. Please know that you are loved.
With sincere condolences,
Sue Giblin
September 1, 2011
Laura Crosswhite
Dear Aunt Gail, Andrea and Joel. I am so very, very sorry for this heartbreaking loss. I will always remember the VW, the candy wrappers, Oscar....so many wonderful memories. Lots of love to you from us.
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