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Alfred J. Kilb Sr.

Alfred Kilb Obituary

KILB - Alfred J., Sr., of Shelter Island (formerly of the Bronx) on October 22, 2007 at the age of 88. Retired from American Airlines. Beloved husband of Karoline Kilb. Loving father of Alfred J. Kilb, Jr., Lew W. Kilb and Barbara H. Brigham. Fond brother of Walter Kilb, Charles H. Corbett and the late Edward and Frank Kilb. Cherished by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a great-granddaughter Amanda Marie Gibbs. Friends may call today and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at The Shelter Island Funeral Home. Funeral service, Friday 10AM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Interment St. Mary's Churchyard. Memorials to the Mashomack Preserve or American Legion Post #281 would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. www.defriestgrattan.com

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 24, 2007.

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Cliffford and Conni Still

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The Honey Bees and All the Long Island Beekeepers as well as Beekeepers all over the United States and other parts of the world will miss Alfred's knowledge and compassionate, generous heart

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