Neal A Sipe, longtime resident of Lutherville, beloved companion of Julie Wernz;  father of Martha Sipe and spouse Tricia; and Ellen Sipe Bullinger; loving grandfather of Matthew Bullinger; died peacefully on Tuesday, January 27th.  He was predeceased by wife of 57 years, Leesa L Sipe.  Mr. Sipe was the band director at Towson High School for 30 years.  He continued to celebrate his love of music by performing with the Middle River Concert Band and the Chesapeake Concert Band.  He also marched and played the tuba with the Maryland Defense Force Band after completing boot camp at age 60.  After retirement from teaching, he worked at a Chevrolet dealership in the parts department, from which he also retired.  He was a faithful volunteer at the Cardiac Care Unit of St. Joseph's Medical Center after recovering from a heart attack.  He was a dedicated member of St. John's United Methodist Church (Lutherville) where he served on multiple committees and sang in the choir.  Neal will be missed by his family, friends, and former students.

The family will receive friends at St. John's UMC, 216 W Seminary Ave (21093) on Friday, February 6 from 11:00 to 12:00 when a memorial service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support The Sandra R Berman Heart Institute of the University of Maryland, St. Joseph's Medical Center Foundation via Make a Donation | UM St. Joseph Medical Center