Neary’s in NYC owner dies
THE Irish owner of one of New York City’s most legendary bars, Jimmy Neary has passed away at the age of 91 in the United States.
The Sligo native ran the legendary Irish pub Neary’s in Manhattan where he welcomed presidents, mayors and other well-known faces.
Hailing from Tubbercurry, he left Ireland at the age of 24 for New York where he worked as a porter and bartender before opening his pub.
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Neary’s opened on St Patrick’s Day in 1967 and according to the restaurant, Jimmy was “New York’s finest host” who welcomed everyone in the door “with his great Irish smile and charming personality”.
He passed away in his sleep on Friday night, October 1.
A statement posted on the door of Neary’s on Saturday night read: “We want to thank you all for being a part of his life.
“Dad loved you all and he cherished being with you for the past 55+ years. You were all a critical part of his family and enriched his life in countless ways. As he always said ‘I love my life!’”
Jimmy and his wife Eileen raised their four children in New Jersey.