Elizabeth "Maureen" (O'Brien) Mcneil

McNEIL, Elizabeth "Maureen" (O'Brien) of Norwood, died on July 17, 2023 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Maureen was born in Boston, MA to the late John and Anne (Ryan) O'Brien and grew up in Roxbury graduating from Cathedral High School in 1953. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Bentley College of Accounting in 1963. Maureen was an avid tap dancer and lover of pink flamingos and anything with rhinestones. Her fashion flair turned heads where ever she went and she lived by the philosophy "The higher the hair the closer to God." Beloved wife of the late Paul L. McNeil and later in life beloved companion of Robert Parish. Devoted mother of Patricia L. McNeil-Federico and her husband Charles of Ashburnham and Paula L. Flanagan and her husband James of Norwood. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Hayes of Fitchburg and Liam Flanagan of Norwood, Michael Federico of Gardner and Nicholas Federico of Maine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her siblings Patricia Connell, Vincent O'Brien, James O'Brien and John O'Brien. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD, Friday July 21 2023, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 4-7 pm. At the request of the family burial will be private. www.kraw-kornackfuneralhome.com