William "Bill" J. Killilea's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2021 in Melrose, Massachusetts

William "Bill" J. Killilea

February 23, 1957 - September 29, 2021 (64 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

William "Bill" J. Killilea's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2021 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home

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William "Bill" J. Killilea

February 23, 1957 - September 29, 2021 (64 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

William J. Killilea Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William J. Killilea of Melrose, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 29, 2021 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John P. Killilea and Patricia M. Killilea (Brennan); his spouse Rene Killilea of Stoneham; his children, Jessica Thibeau (Shaun) of Oceanside, CA, Billy Killilea, Jr. of Melrose and Shannon Killilea of Stoneham; his grandchildren, Carson and Leah; his siblings, Robert P. Killilea (Elaine) of Peabody, Kevin M. Killilea (Barbara) of Greenfield, WI, Karen M. Killilea of Melrose, Peter M. Killilea and Richard P. Killilea; and his niece Kristina L. Hrapsky of Greenfield, WI..

In lieu of flowers contributions in Bill's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



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Oct 05

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Wed

Oct 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Patrick's Church
71 Central St, Stoneham, MA 02180

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