Neylon Family Benefit April 11, 2021, at Emerald Isle in Edison Park

Noel Neylon from Kilkee, Co. Clare passed away within 3 months after a diagnosis of esophageal cancer, leaving behind his young wife Dympna McGuire Neylon, and four loving sons. Noel was a proud hard-working man, a self-employed contractor working his hardest to live the American Dream. We all know how hard our men and women work in the construction industry, most times 7 days a week at this backbreaking work building our Chicago. Noel like many other self-employed contractors had no union pension or no union benefits. We know how finicky the construction industry can be, and with the latest recession and now COVID it has taken its toll on so many of us as much as it had on Noel and Dympna.

In April while most of us were worried about COVID, being quarantined, having to social distance, and having to wear a mask, Noel and Dympna were given the devastating news that he had esophageal cancer. COVID made it increasingly difficult for Noel to see any of his friends and family and in July his loving sisters came from Ireland to say goodbye. Noel's American dream ended on July 9th, he was far too young and had so much more life to live for. Noel was a quiet gentleman, a treasured husband, father, brother, son, and friend.  

On behalf of Noel and his family, we are calling on you all to do what the Chicago Irish do best.  Let us all help the Neylon family, ease some of their financial burdens and pray for their healing.  "It's not about one person doing one big thing, it's about a lot of people doing small things that make a difference" so please donate what you can it will mean more than you can imagine to this young family.
 
Checks can be made out to Neylon family benefit @ Signature bank
Please check out our Facebook page "Neylon Family Benefit" to keep in the loop with all our events and updates.
 
Mark your calendars for the "Neylon Family Shindig" on April 11, 2021, at Emerald Isle in Edison Park. We have a great lineup of music and entertainment.
 
For questions or donations to the raffle please reach out to any of the committee members.
Mattie Lally 1 (630) 675 6399, Nora DeLance 1 (847) 668 3226, Vince McGuire 1 (312) 802 5243, Maureen King 1 (773) 763 4529, Donna Staunton 773-771-6930, Joan Shine (773) 908-0847, Kathy Sweeney 1 (773) 391-2740