Neil A. Walsh of Katonah died July 5, 2024. He was born in Forty Fort, Penn., graduated from Boston College, and earned an MBA from Drexel University.
He lived all over the country while working for Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. At Schwab in the early 1990s, he was on the team that successfully launched Schwab’s new innovative product One Source.
Walsh was a traveler, belonged to a cycling club while living in San Francisco, and took several backroads bicycling trips, his favorites being Peru, Banff, and Seattle. He and his wife, Nancy shared their love of travel with their three children, taking them to San Francisco, London and Spain. He is pictured above on the family’s last trip, which was to Bryce Canyon, Utah.
Walsh’s family said he looked forward to the large family Thanksgivings each year, playing in the annual football game and listening to what all the cousins, nieces and nephews were up to.
Walsh also was an avid reader and enjoyed hiking. On Sundays (when not watching football), he often could be found at the Bedford Playhouse or hiking at Mianus River Gorge. Relaxing for Neil meant sitting on the back deck with a book and his air pods, listening to his Spotify playlist which included Billy Joel and Elton John.
This summer memorial services were held in Forty Fort, Penn., and Katonah.
Walsh felt very strongly about supporting the local community. Memorial contributions can be made to the Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536, or the Mianus River Gorge, 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506.