October 20, 1951 – February 27, 2026
Versailles, NY – Joel F. Neu Sr. ,74, of Versailles, NY passed away Friday February 27, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital.
He was born October 20, 1951 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Victor and V. Virginia (Jackman) Neu.
Mr. Neu worked for 33 years for New York State between the Gowanda Psychiatric Center and NYS Corrections.Since 1974 he was a member of the Versailles Vol. Fire Dept. and was it’s current President and Past Chief.He was active with the Versailles United Methodist Church and the Versailles Community Center for many years.He was a current member of the Gowanda Ambulance Service Board of Directors and active with the Ten Lives Club.
Mr. Neu was predeceased by his wife of 43 years Linda (Maines) Neu in 2015.
He is survived by 2 sons Joel (Amanda) Neu Jr. and Jeremy (Alicia) Neu and 5 grandchildren Shannon (Logan Hall) Neu, Jacqueline (Christian Saca) Neu, Riley Neu, Jeremy Neu Jr. and Lola Neu.He is also survived by 3 brothers Victor (Agnus) Neu, John (Linda) Neu and James (Maritza) Neu and 2 sisters Virginia (Late George) Guenther and Sharon (Late Conrad) Grube.Also surviving is his loving companion Dianne Moppert and her children,several nieces, nephews and cousins.Also his 2 kitties Nuttzie and Mackkie.
Besides his wife he was predeceased by a brother Daniel Neu.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the 10 Lives Club, Versailles Vol.Fire Dept.or Versailles United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY
