Korianno D McNeal

Korianno D. McNeal passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ. He was 35 years old. Born in Danville, IL, Kori joined the Minnesota National Guard and served our country in the United States Army. He deployed with the New Jersey National Guard in ‘04 -‘05 with the 50th MSB, E Co. (Sutures) and ‘08-’09 102d CAV A Co. as a Combat Medic in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Doc Mack served selflessly as a Combat Medic providing medical care, instructing first responder courseware, and mentoring Soldiers and Colleagues alike. After his honorable discharge, he continued to instruct and manage the sustainment training for Army Combat Medics, Navy Corpsmen, Airforce Medtechs, NJ State Troopers, and many more first responders. He continued to serve his country as a Federal Employee for the Department of Defense. His love of learning led him to further his education by earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rowan University in 2019. Kori was a faithful son, brother, friend, husband, and father. His kindness and generosity touched so many lives. He loved spending time outdoors fishing on his kayak, cooking on his BBQ grill and smoker, and spending time at his cigar club. A true Soldier and veteran, Kori participated with many veteran events throughout the community. Above all, he loved being a father and was a devoted dad. Preceded in death by his father Irvin McNeal, his mother Dara Love, his grandmother Lilla McNeal, his uncles Marlon McNeal & DeWayne Harris, his aunt Deidra Brooks, and his bonus mom Kay P Young, he is survived by his daughter Amaya McNeal, Olivia and Diego Ortega, his wife Lisa McNeal; Grandmother Mary Etta Harris; his brothers and sisters: Kenyetta McNeal, Irvin McNeal, Jr, Melissa (Steven) Brandon, Kynia Love, Khiemonte Love, Kiantas McNeal, Khadija Love, Keyanna Pankey, Kecia Young, & Deidre Penn as well as a host of nieces and nephews. An Honor Guard Tribute will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly, NJ. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday afternoon from 2pm – 6pm at the Funeral Home. Further arrangements and burial will take place in Danville, IL. Where Kori will receive Military Funeral Honors and be laid to rest in the Danville National Cemetery. Rest easy Doc, we’ve got it from here. ‘Til Valhalla. We love you.

Korianno D McNeal

October 16, 1984 - March 4, 2020