San Gabriel, CA

Neal H. Begerow Jr. passed away on December 24, 2024 at the age of 80, after a seven year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on June 2, 1944 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 where he played football and baseball. Neal was later drafter 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 III (Lisa Valenzuela), his seven grandchildren, Sidney, Alison (Daniel), Ryan (Natalie), Meghan, TJ, Matthew and Courtney; one great granddaughter, Austyn; his sister, Ina and brother, Jon.

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

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 12:00pm in the Director's Room at the Santa Anita Racetrack (Gate 5 for entrance).

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Villa Esperanza Services (a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with special needs).