Neal Begerow

June 2, 1944 - December 24, 2024

Neal passed away at the age of 80 after a seven year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Fern and Cornelius; at the age of 4, Neal's family moved to South Pasadena where he spent his youth.

After his freshman year at South Pasadena High School, Neal attended Army & Navy Academy in Carlsbad when he played football and baseball. Neal was later drafted in to the Army and was stationed at Arlington National Cemetery where he was on The Old Guard. In 1982, Neal opened a heat treating plant in South El Monte where it still operates today.

Neal is survived by his wife, Gail; his three children, Carey (Bill Dobner), Tracy (Jim McMahon), Neal (Lisa Valenzuela), seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and his sister, Ina Begerow Dalsemer '58 and brother John Begerow '72.

Neal enjoyed playing golf and tennis, reading, their many family trips and vacations with friends. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, loving father and a true gentleman to the end.

Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2025