Neal 's mother died of a heart attack when he was 13 , and he was attending Springfield Technical High School when his father , an alcoholic , died .
Neal 's maternal grandparents were from Northern Ireland and his paternal grandparents were from Ireland .
Neal 's mother died of a heart attack when Neal was 13 , and Neal was attending Springfield Technical High School when Neal 's father , an alcoholic , died .
Neal 's maternal grandparents were from Northern Ireland and his paternal grandparents were from Ireland .