Neal A. Johnson “NAJ”, 72, died peacefully, surrounded by his family until his last breath, on Friday, May 8, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Born in Springfield, he was son of the late Azel and Cecile (Huot) Johnson. Neal was a Firefighter for the Town of Wilbraham for 32 years, until his retirement. A talented carpenter, he also built, restored and collected classic cars.

In the months prior to his passing, Neal reflected on his life and shared happy memories and many moments of gratitude with those closest to him.

Neal will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of nearly 30 years Jeanne (Bouthiller) Johnson of Wilbraham, his devoted son Erik Johnson (Megan Labombard) of Granby, MA, his three siblings; Gail Scanlon (Bill) of Mystic, CT, Gary Johnson (Michelle) of Vero Beach, FL, Scott Johnson (Amy) of Hadley, MA, cherished grandchildren; Maddox and Alexander Johnson, nieces and nephews; Katrina, Kristle, Michael, Heather, Chelsea and Hayley and many great nieces and nephews, his best friend from childhood, Dennis Garvey of Port St. Lucie, FL, and his dog Lily Belle, who was always by his side.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, concluding with Neal’s Funeral Service at 6:00 PM, at Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham. Memorial contributions, in Neal’s memory, may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741.