Tyler James Mcneilly

Tyler James (Evil Eye) McNeilly, 26, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 and has ascended to his rock-n-roll Heaven.

He was born June 18, 1989 in Meadville, a son of James McNeilly and Susan Terry MacBlain.

Tyler attended Linesville High School and was enrolled to begin classes at the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh.  He was employed as a cook at Applebee’s in Meadville and had previously worked at Chippers Pub in Meadville and at the Crawford County Humane Society.

A very bright man, Tyler had a comical and witty sense of humor.  He was an avid skateboarder, enjoyed playing cards and video games, watching WWE events as an extreme enthusiast, and loved rock-n-roll music.

Survivors include his father, James McNeilly and his wife Scarlett of Cortland, OH, his mother, Susan MacBlain of Tidioute; his maternal grandfather, James L. Miller of Meadville; his paternal grandfather, Harlan J. McNeilly and his wife Barb of Newcomerstown, OH; a sister, Heather Lloyd of Meadville; a stepsister, Amber Jones of Norton, OH; a step-brother, Travis France of New Orleans, LA; a niece, Heaven of Meadville; two nephews, Devin and Shane of Meadville; two step-nieces, Courtney and Emma Jones; a step-nephew, Blake Jones; his beloved cat Rufus; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Florence V. Miller.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville where the funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Philip Torre officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at waidfuneralhome.net.