John Michael Killilea Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Michael Killilea (Holland, Michigan), born in Andover, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 89, on May 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Michael Killilea to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Col. Frank J. Killilea and Isabel Killilea; his wife Aida Peschiera; and his brothers, Frank Jr. and Peter (Katie).
He is survived by: his children, Sean (Jennifer), Benjamin (Jessica), Pablo Peschiera, Andrea Peschiera Olortegui (Hugo) and Gabriela Peschiera; his grandchildren, Ashley, Dylan, Tatum, Rowan, Finn Killilea, Violet Rose Peschiera, Catalan, Penelope Olortegui, Chiara Carl and Amara Hurne; his brother Alfred Killilea (Mary Ann); and his sisters-in-law, Kathy (late Frank Jr.) and Lucia Forte. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, John requested that donations be made in his memory to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 5278, Tipton, IA 52772-0517.
