Neil Kelleher Smith of Abington died suddenly on February 4 at the age of 59. Son of the late John "Ben" Smith and Rita (Kelleher) Smith, Neil graduated from Abington High School class of 1974. He attended Bridgewater State College and Boston State College. Neil formerly worked as a legislative aide for Sen. Thomas P. Kennedy and has been employed at Massasoit Community College for the last fifteen years. Neil is survived by his sisters: Mary Anne Magee and her husband Justin of Winchester MA, Catherine A. Smith and Ellen M. Smith of Abington and his brothers; Shawn K. Smith and his wife Carol of Horseshoe Bay TX, Michael K. Smith and his wife Theresa of Brockton, Kevin K. Smith and his wife Cathleen of Abington, and Brian K. Smith of East Bridgewater. Neil was preceded in death by his sister Patricia E. Smith. "Uncle Neil" was also loved and will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Neil enjoyed his life with his friends at the American Legion, Abington, the Polish Club, Abington and the Eagles Club, Rockland, whether it was playing darts or attending social gatherings such as the meat raffles. He was also a true blue democrat. Neil particularly enjoyed his times being Santa for the Smith/Magee/Connor children and also more recently for the children of the American Legion. It was the highlight of the year for him. Neil was born on December 6th the feast day of Saint Nicholas so you can say it was also his destiny. Neil will be missed and was loved by many. Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Friday February 13 at 8am followed by a funeral mass in St. Bridget Church, Abington 9am. Visitation Thursday 5 to 8pm. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. For directions and online guestbook www.quealyandson.com