Xavier University Athletics
Xavier Tennis Mourns Passing of Alum Julie Roth Neville, Class of 2000
10.17.18 | Women's Tennis
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Xavier women's tennis alumna Julie Neville, née Roth, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was 40 years old.
Neville graduated from Xavier in 2000 with a degree in Elementary Education and returned to her hometown of Grand Island, N.Y., outside of Buffalo, where she taught fifth grade. She leaves behind her husband, Jim, and four young sons. Additionally, Neville is survived by her parents, Jon and Jean Roth, and brother, Jeff Roth, who also played tennis at Xavier.
During her time at Xavier, Neville earned multiple nods to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll for her academic success. On the court, she collected over 60 singles wins, a mark that still stands in the top 25 in Xavier's record books, despite sitting out spring of her junior season due to injury. Her singles total included a 25-win freshman season which remains in the top 15 in Xavier records for most single season wins. Neville also excelled in doubles play at Xavier, competing in the No. 1 doubles position during multiple seasons during her career.
Information regarding funeral arrangements will be available at a later time.
Neville graduated from Xavier in 2000 with a degree in Elementary Education and returned to her hometown of Grand Island, N.Y., outside of Buffalo, where she taught fifth grade. She leaves behind her husband, Jim, and four young sons. Additionally, Neville is survived by her parents, Jon and Jean Roth, and brother, Jeff Roth, who also played tennis at Xavier.
During her time at Xavier, Neville earned multiple nods to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll for her academic success. On the court, she collected over 60 singles wins, a mark that still stands in the top 25 in Xavier's record books, despite sitting out spring of her junior season due to injury. Her singles total included a 25-win freshman season which remains in the top 15 in Xavier records for most single season wins. Neville also excelled in doubles play at Xavier, competing in the No. 1 doubles position during multiple seasons during her career.
Information regarding funeral arrangements will be available at a later time.
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