Neil Lawrence Antonowsky

Neil Lawrence Antonowsky, born on June 3, 1968, in Princeton, New Jersey, passed away at his home in Mountain View, Hawaii, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Neil was deeply appreciated for his generous spirit and love for life. Neil's early life began in Millstone, NJ before he moved to Swedesboro, NJ where he graduated from Kingsway High School in 1986. A multifaceted individual, he showcased his talents in music as a trumpet player and was a dedicated member of the choir In his youth, he displayed his athleticism through baseball and remained a passionate fan of the Mets. Growing up in the Jewish faith, instilling religious values into his daughters, and whereas he practiced throughout his life. Neil was a dedicated member of the U.S. Army, serving two terms where he developed a profound love for language and adventure. As part of Army intelligence, he learned Russian and completed a six-month tour in Saint Petersburg, Russa during a time of joint operation. This experience not only enriched his life but also introduced him to the serene beauty of Hawaii, which would hold a special place in his heart forever. Distinguished by Army Lapel Button, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle/Pistol Bars, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar, Expert infantryman Badge.Professionally, Neil started his career selling furniture, eventually channeling his strengths into the real estate industry. He found great success in selling new custom homes around the Round Rock and Austin areas. His career took him to Palmer Homes and subsequently to David Weekly Custom Homes, from which he retired in 2017. Neil's personal pursuits included Bikram yoga, disc golf, and reading various literature, all of which contributed to his holistic approach to life. He lived with a deep appreciation for love, love for oneself and for others-demonstrating throughout his life an unwavering commitment to kindness, peace, and hope. One of his many traits was having a servants heart and being able to connect with all walks of life bringing awareness to each person he met through the alignment of numerology, Neil is survived by his two daughters, Francine Marie Antonowsky and Amber Lee Antonowsky; one granddaughter, Lillia Jones; one brother, Mark Antonowsky, and his wife, Sherry; and two sisters, Wendy Antonowsky and Barbara Rakoczy, along with her husband, Steven.He is preceded in death by his parents, David Antonowsky and Francine Dorothea (Roth) Antonowsky, and one sister, Michelle Andrea Antonowsky.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00am at Young's Daughters Funeral Home & Bereavement Center in Temple, Texas. The service will commence at 2:00pm burial of his cremated remains will be interred at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

Neil ventured into the tourism industry, founding Thalia's Enchanted Forest, a highly regarded Airbb retreat, providing guests with a taste of the peace and beauty he cherished in life. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation to keep his dream and legacy in continuum.Neil's spirit will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. His legacy is one of love and light, reminding all of us of the importance of connection and joy in our everyday lives.Arrangements are under the direction of Sabrina Young at Young's Daughters Funeral Home & Bereavement Center in Temple, Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sabrina Young at Young's Daughters Funeral Home & Bereavement Center in Temple, Texas.