Neil Marshall Ram

A Link to view the recorded funeral service can be found here.

A wise, compassionate, generous, loving man left the world on Friday, September 13. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jan, of 50 years, his children, Jesse, Lauren, Jonah, and Danielle, his grandsons, Noah and Levi, along with extended family and longtime friends.

Neil cherished the time he spent at the Cape. He loved listening to the waves. As soon as he crossed the Bridge, he would relax. He was a man who worked hard but when he came home, he devoted his time and energy to actively participating in the life of his family. He was always busy taking care of the house and fixing things in the yard as well as enjoying what Boston had to offer and interacting with friends.

He was a Lay Leader in his synagogue, Temple Aliyah. He had a beautiful voice and loved to spontaneously harmonize during services.

Neil received his PhD at Harvard and spent the following year as a Lady Davis Fellow at the Technion in Haifa with Jan, in the early days of their marriage. He was an Environmental Engineer who specialized in expert witness testimony, mainly involving Super Fund Hazardous Waste Cleanup Sites.

He was a modest man who accomplished a lot professionally. He often volunteered to help others. Neil loved life so much that he was willing to do anything to extend his time on earth to be with his family and his precious grandsons.

Funeral Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery. Shiva will be at the home of Jan Pevar Monday-Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Minya service at 6:45 pm and 2-4 pm Tuesday, and Wednesday. Masks required.

Donations in Neil’s memory may be made to Temple Aliyah c/o Keshet Committee, Gan Yeladim Preschool, or the Charity of your choice.