NEIL PATRICK HERALD, 56, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Chicago, Ill., where he made his home for the last 34 years. Neil graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School in the Class of 1985. He was a proud member of the 1983 State Football Championship team. He graduated from John Carroll University in 1989. For the past five years, Neil served as Chief Executive Officer for the Prestwick Group and was a business partner with his brother, Michael. Prior to joining the Prestwick Group, he served for over 30 years as a Structured Settlement Broker / Consultant with Alliant / Mesirow. Neil was a loyal son, a true friend and anchor to his siblings. Neil loved spending time with his friends and family, especially with his beloved nieces and nephews. He loved all things Chicago, especially the 'regulars' at Vaughan's Irish Pub. He leaves behind a true legacy of generosity like no other. Neil is survived by his mother, Kathleen Herald; and siblings, Michael (Michele) Herald, Bridget (Brock) Merck, Kara (Chuck) Pastor, Anne (Mick) Steele, and Scott (Holly) Herald. He was a loving uncle to Tom, Kathryn, Caroline, Howie, Molly, Michael, Nora, Patrick, Maria, Maggie, Teddy, Mary Rose, Grace, Francesca, and Philomena. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael E. Herald. Mass of Christian Burial is noon Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. to noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School.https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fortwayne/name/neil-herald-obituary?id=38799171
Tim Offerle
NEIL PATRICK HERALD, 56, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Chicago, Ill., where he made his home for the last 34 years. Neil graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School in the Class of 1985. He was a proud member of the 1983 State Football Championship team. He graduated from John Carroll University in 1989. For the past five years, Neil served as Chief Executive Officer for the Prestwick Group and was a business partner with his brother, Michael. Prior to joining the Prestwick Group, he served for over 30 years as a Structured Settlement Broker / Consultant with Alliant / Mesirow. Neil was a loyal son, a true friend and anchor to his siblings. Neil loved spending time with his friends and family, especially with his beloved nieces and nephews. He loved all things Chicago, especially the 'regulars' at Vaughan's Irish Pub. He leaves behind a true legacy of generosity like no other. Neil is survived by his mother, Kathleen Herald; and siblings, Michael (Michele) Herald, Bridget (Brock) Merck, Kara (Chuck) Pastor, Anne (Mick) Steele, and Scott (Holly) Herald. He was a loving uncle to Tom, Kathryn, Caroline, Howie, Molly, Michael, Nora, Patrick, Maria, Maggie, Teddy, Mary Rose, Grace, Francesca, and Philomena. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael E. Herald. Mass of Christian Burial is noon Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. to noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School.https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fortwayne/name/neil-herald-obituary?id=38799171