Neil has lost his speaking and hearing abilities with age. We communicated briefly with a pen and a notebook.

"I'm happy to meet you! I will have my retirement party on January 31, 2015. My wife, son, daughter, and I live in Granger, Indiana. I taught my children sign language a few years ago."
           "What do you do here?"
"I work in the dish room from 1:30 pm until 10:00 pm."
           "That's long! Have you met many friends in your time here?"
"Yes, I remember few friends."
           "May I ask what you'll miss most about Notre Dame?"
"Our house."