Avery (Lee) Neale 74 of Harvey Mountain Rd Austerlitz, NY formerly a longtime residence of Mount Vernon, NY. Graduate high school there. He has been employed by several hardware stores in the Mount Vernon and Scarsdale area. Having been employed by most recently by Scarsdale Hardware Store as hardware manager. He was an avid model HO Railroader and ship modeler. Survived by his wife of 50 years Muriel (Ansel) Neale of Austerliz, NY, 2 sons, Richard and wife Mariann Neale of Mahopac, NY, Scott and wife, Elizabeth Neale of Valatie, NY, 3 daughters, Cindy and husband David Suchomel of Austerliz, NY, Laura Jimenez of Mount Vernon, NY, and Robin and husband, Thomas Rickmers of Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Survived also by 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:00am from Wenk Funeral Chatham, NY. Calling will be Tuesday evening 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Memorial may to Fairview Hospital 29 Lewis Ave. Great Barrington, MA 01230.