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Passing of Neil Restani

I was sad to hear the news of the passing of Neil Restani. He was a wonderful man who worked tirelessly as the Veterans Agent here in Lynnfield. I recall how he and Tony Grasso invited my father to sit with them during the Memorial Day service on the Commons a few years ago. A kind gesture to a fellow World War Two veteran that didn't go unnoticed. My condolences go out to the entire Restani family. He certainly deserves to be what Tom Brokaw called a member of the "greatest generation any society has ever produced". God bless you Neil.

Bob Priestley

8:22 am on Tuesday, June 12, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting Neil numerous times during his tenure as Verans Agent in town over the years and to lose a town father of Lynnfield is a shame. Neil was honored by The Lynnfield Rotary Club in 2008 as Citizen of the Year, an honor which he humbly accepted. I will miss your salute on Memorial Day, so this this salute is to you Neil, God speed.

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Irish Papa

8:53 am on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Neil was a good guy and did the best he could with the resources provided to him.

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