Louise Neam
July 4, 1925 – May 18, 2020
Louise Neam passed away on May 18, 2020. The world lost a wonderful woman. To her family she was a great wife, mom and grandparent. Louise was born July 4, 1925, in Pottsville, Pa. Because of her birthdate, she was very patriotic. She loved the colors red, white and blue. During World War II, Louise was a member of a four-person civil defense speaking group called “The Flag Girls.” Nicknamed “The Champions of the Flag,” they toured and also sang patriotic songs.
Louise graduated in 1947 from Drexel Institute of Technology with a degree in Retail Management. She was honored with a listing in Who’s Who of American Colleges. That same year, she married the love of her life, Michael Neam, and, eventually, they settled in Huntington Station, N.Y. They raised three children. Louise was very involved in her children’s activities—den mother, Brownie leader, countless PTA roles, etc. She was always busy and brought her efficiency and organizational skills to all that she did.
In 1997 she and Michael moved to Kings Point where they were active until Michael’s death in 2014. A lifelong devout Lutheran, she was a member of the choir and bell choir at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered at South Bay Hospital for over 15 years. Louise’s lifelong hobbies included sewing, quilting, needlework, gardening, reading, bridge, boating, biking and many more. She loved to swim and continued until the age of 89!
Louise was always kind, pleasant, positive and helpful. She had a warm smile and thought the best of everyone. Truly, she reflected the values that she held deep in her heart. Louise leaves behind three children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial for Louise later when we can safely gather to celebrate her life.
Louise graduated in 1947 from Drexel Institute of Technology with a degree in Retail Management. She was honored with a listing in Who’s Who of American Colleges. That same year, she married the love of her life, Michael Neam, and, eventually, they settled in Huntington Station, N.Y. They raised three children. Louise was very involved in her children’s activities—den mother, Brownie leader, countless PTA roles, etc. She was always busy and brought her efficiency and organizational skills to all that she did.
In 1997 she and Michael moved to Kings Point where they were active until Michael’s death in 2014. A lifelong devout Lutheran, she was a member of the choir and bell choir at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered at South Bay Hospital for over 15 years. Louise’s lifelong hobbies included sewing, quilting, needlework, gardening, reading, bridge, boating, biking and many more. She loved to swim and continued until the age of 89!
Louise was always kind, pleasant, positive and helpful. She had a warm smile and thought the best of everyone. Truly, she reflected the values that she held deep in her heart. Louise leaves behind three children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial for Louise later when we can safely gather to celebrate her life.