PLATTSBURGH – Hugh O'Neil passed away December 26, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side under the care of Hospice of the North Country.

Hugh was born in Plattsburgh on September 10, 1937, the son of James and Dorothy (Holland) O'Neil.

He was a member of the International Paper Workers Union, retiring in 1998 after 41 years with Georgia Pacific.

His passion was his family; loving his "female basketball team" (Ellie, Kailen, Caroline, Makenna and Kennedy.)

Hugh also enjoyed putting his canoe in the back of his truck, traveling to his "hidden ponds" in the Adirondacks to trout fish.

He looked forward each winter to the beach and his friends at Island Vista, enjoying walking the beach, breakfasting on the ocean front balcony, dinners out and happy hours at local restaurants with "the gang".

Hugh is survived by his wife of 52 years Brenda, who he married on August 30, 1969 at St. Enfant Church in Montreal. He is also survived by his son, Patrick (Rebecca) O'Neil of Plattsburgh; his daughter, Bridget (Blake) O'Neil Craddock of Bullock, NC; his grandchildren, Ellie O'Neil, Kailen Craddock, Caroline Craddock, Kennedy O'Neil, and Makenna O'Neil; and several nieces and nephews.

Hugh was predeceased by his brother, James "Jim" O'Neil.

The family wishes to extend a thank you to Hospice of the North Country and Carla Hausrath, and also to Hugh's caregivers, Lauren Lemos, Andrea Osborne, and Tina Freeman.

A loving thank you to Rebeca O'Neil for her unwavering, loving presence to help Hugh with dinner and bedtime daily.

There will be no public calling hours in respect for COVID. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31 ^st at 10:00 a.m. in St. John's Church. Burial will take place in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.