Joel F. Neu, Sr., 74, of Versailles passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1951 in Gowanda, the son of the late Victor and V. Virginia (Jackman) Neu.
Mr. Neu worked for 33 years for New York State between the Gowanda Psychiatric Center and New York State Corrections. Since 1974, he was a member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department and was its current President and past Chief. He was active with the Versailles United Methodist Church and the Versailles Community Center for many years. He was a current member of the Gowanda Ambulance Service Board of Directors and active with the Ten Lives Club.
Mr. Neu was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Linda (Maines) Neu in 2015; and a brother, Daniel Neu. He is survived by two sons, Joel (Amanda) Neu, Jr. and Jeremy (Alicia) Neu; five grandchildren, Shannon (Logan Hall) Neu, Jacqueline (Christian Saca) Neu, Riley Neu, Jeremy Neu, Jr. and Lola Neu; three brothers, Victor (Agnus) Neu, John (Linda) Neu and James (Maritza) Neu; two sisters, Virginia (Late George) Guenther and Sharon (Late Conrad) Grube; his loving companion, Dianne Moppert and her children; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his two kitties, Nuttzie and Mackkie.
Memorials may be made to the 10 Lives Club, the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department, or the Versailles United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main Street in Gowanda.
