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Walter Kies Obituary

KIES - Walter D., age 85, of Pawleys Island, SC formerly of Seaford, NY and Boynton Beach, FL died Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Mr. Kies was born in New York, NY the son of the late John and Grace Kies. Mr. Kies was the loving husband of the late Rosemary Kies, devoted father of Jack (Lorraine) Kies, JoAnne Finnegan, Walter (Laureen) Kies Jr., and Thomas (Maryann) Kies; the adoring grandfather of Kerry-Ann Leach, Jackie Orris, Kim Sacher, Nicole, Jennifer, Lindsay, Lauren, Thomas, Christopher, and Kevin Kies; great-grandfather of Zach and Jared Leach. Mr. Kies was a Lieutenant in the Navy and was a pilot in WWII. He was also Chief of Planning for the FAA. Funeral Services will be held in Pawleys Island, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250 Atten: Gift Processing. Visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 2, 2008.

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Douglas Kelly

October 2, 2008

My family was sorry to hear of Walter's passing. My dad , Howard Kelly had served with him in the military. We also grew up with the Kies family in Seaford. Our condolences to your entire family.

October 2, 2008

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. The O'Keefe family, Niami St

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