Obituary of Neil A. Curtis

Curtis, Neil A. Brockport: Passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 22, 2015 at the age of 71. Predeceased by his parents James and Mabel Curtis, brothers John "Jack" and James and his beloved son Clark. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Ellen (Ellsmore) Curtis; children Michelle (Mike Davis) Merrell, Brenda (Samuel) Miller, Michele MacVean and Rob (Teresa) Sheffield, grandchildren Alyssa, Janel, Braelynn, Hunter, MaKayla, Christian, Ashley, Caitlin, Erica, Kelsie, Noah, Morgan, Tyler, Emily and Garrett, brother George (Kay) Curtis, sister Violet Merritt, sisters-in-law Rosalie and Marilyn Curtis, Mother of Michelle and Clark, Linda Gage Curtis, cherished pets Abbey and Murphy. Neil was a retired SUNY Brockport Employee. Starting as an electrician and ending his career as the Supervisor of Utilities. He may be remembered as "The Keeper of the Hartwell Clock" and "The Master of the Fire Alarm System." He had a lifelong love of fire trucks and was a past member of the Morton Fire Department. Neil was known for his sense of humor and many sayings but none more than "It is what it is." In honoring his wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private memorial service for family will be planned. To send condolences to the family or to share a special memory, please go to www.fowlerfuneralhomeinc.