Born to Eternal Life on Monday, September 13th, 2021 at the age of 73. Michael graduated from Francis Jordan High School, and then from Marquette University, followed by a graduate degree from Long Island University. This led to a 15 year acting and writing career in New York city. He returned to Milwaukee in 1985 to take help take care of his sick parents. He was Artistic and Producing Director of Playwrights Studio Theater. In addition to this he was an accomplished playwright  which included Lamps For My Family about his extended family.  He was also a voice artist and performed over 20 voices while a regular on the radio show "Hotel Milwaukee".  He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts, A New York State Creative Artists Fellowship in Playwring, and a Shubert Fellowship in playwriting.

Michael is survived by his brothers John, Robert, David (Kari), nieces Meghan and Katie, nephews Bobby and Jesus in addition to many cousins and countess friends in Milwaukee and New York. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Ruth Neville, and his sister Sheila.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Lawlis Family Hospice, and his dear friends Dr. Mike Zeihen and John Leicht for their loving care during Michael's battle with cancer.

Visitation will be at Gesu Catholic Church, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave. on Wednesday, September 22 from 9-10AM, with a Mass at 10AM.

Because of Michael's love for his dogs Maggie and Molly, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society are appreciated.