Cornelius P. "Neil" McGroary of Duxbury, MA, formerly of Garden City, NY, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2018 surrounded by his family and his dog Nellie.  Neil was born in Far Rockaway, NY to the late Cornelius and Margaret (Dunnion) McGroary.

The love of Neil's life, Joan (Pescatore) was taken from him much too soon in 2000. Their love was a love like no other.  Neil was also predeceased by his daughter, baby Kathleen. He leaves his daughter Terri (Brooks) and his adoring grandsons Grant, JB and Hunter of Duxbury, a son Kevin (Peggy) of Scotch Plains, NJ, his grandchildren Meghan and Brian of NJ, and two great grandchildren, Chase and Spencer.

Neil served as a Detective with the New York City Police Department for over 25 years. He was passionate about New York, sports (Yankees mostly), NYPD, being a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, but most of all being an Irishman.  For anyone who has attended a Duxbury football or lacrosse game in the past 15 years, you would have seen and heard Pop-Pop in the stands, with his best friend Nellie (a tiny dog for such a "Big Guy").  Nothing gave him more joy than watching his grandsons play sports.  Budweiser, fishing, bocce, horse shoes, golf and spending time at his beach club "Sun and Surf" were close seconds.

A Funeral Mass to celebrate Neil's life will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street, Duxbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Detective Neil McGroary can be made to the Duxbury Police Department, 155 Mayflower Street, Duxbury MA 02332.

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