Neil Menist

Menist, Neil, age 63, of Edgewater, on Sunday March 31, 2024.  Born on November 11, 1960 in Edgewater to the Late David and Patricia (nee: Roberts) Menist.  He worked as a Master Auto Engineer and was a member of the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department.  Loving father to Michelle and David.  Cherished grandfather to Lily and Isabella.  Devoted brother to Amelia and her husband Michael Cioffi and Douglas Menist. 

Neil served more than 20 years as a member of the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department, at one point serving as 1st lieutenant. He loved to ride motorcycles, and was an avid motorsports enthusiast, and an established mariner on the waters. He spent much of his spare time at the Edgewater Marina. He took his main enjoyment from helping others with fixing things that were broken, as well as restoring motorcycles and classic cars. Neil held licenses for SCCA motorsport racing, as well as numerous technical certifications in Automotive Engineering. He lived a life of love and service to others, and will be missed dearly by his loved ones.   

 The family will receive their friends on Sunday 4-8 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”.  The funeral will leave  at 10 AM  for the celebration of his funeral mass in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church Edgewater, New Jersey at 10:30 AM .   For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.