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Keith Kissee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2011.

Kissee, Keith Eugene ALBANY Keith Eugene Kissee, 55, departed this life in the arms of Jesus Christ on January 10, 2011. He was born on January 12, 1955 to Elmo and Floscelia Kissee in Danville, Va. Keith grew up in N.Y.C and attended Epiphany Church where he served as an altar boy while attending Epiphany Elementary School. While attending Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., he became the first African-American president of the student body. Keith attended Manhattan College on a partial academic and track & field scholarship in which received his bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in theology in 1977. He was the founder of the KK Track Club in Bedford Stuy-vesant Restoration. He married Adrienne Smith of Brooklyn, N.Y. on August 30, 1975 and began his career as a minority specialist with the NYS Department of Civil Service. He served as an advocate for minorities and protected class employees. Later, he was appointed Director of Affirmative Action programs by Patrick Bulgaro in 1979 under Commissioner Chu for NYS Taxation and Finance. Keith is predeceased by his son, Mark Anthony Kissee; and is survived by his mother, Floscelia Jordan; wife Adrienne; children, Duane Thomas, Damien Kissee, Vanessa Kissee and Davone Kissee; as well as his goddaughter, Tamara Norman. He is also mourned by his siblings, James, Myra (Gail), Charles, David, Anthony, and Bernard Kissee; and best friend, Irving Fannel; as well as his grandchildren, Duane Jr, Hakeem, Starrester, Nasheema, Laniya, Dominique; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Home going services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 at Wilborn Temple COGIC, 121 Jay Street, Albany. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Church. Interment, Graceland Cemetery. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com

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December 31, 2014

Reginald Knox posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2011

Randy Ortiz posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2011

Paul Audino posted to the memorial.

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Reginald Knox

December 31, 2014

Dear Adrienne, this comes very late but in the realm of the eternal it can never be too late. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies regarding your loss. As you know, Keith and I worked at the same agency and in the same career field for many years. I admired him far more than I ever conveyed to him. He was truly brilliant and had an unwavering commitment to the notion of justice and fair treatment for all. He will be remembered and missed for the remainder of my days. May God continue to bless and watch over you and yours.

Randy Ortiz

February 8, 2011

I was informed by Miss Flossie (Keith's mom) of his passing Keith and were childhood friends in the Bronx,A lifetime ago..My Sympathies to his family and friends. Rest In Peace Keith

Paul Audino

February 6, 2011

Dear Adrienne and Family,

I am very sorry to learn of Keith's passing. Please be assured of my prayers.

Paul Audino (Keith's roommate -freshman year at Manhattan College).

Kimberly Glasheen

January 20, 2011

Adrienne and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Judy and I send our Love.God bless you all xxoo
Your co-worker- and Blessed friend Kimberly Glasheen

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jean montrose

January 15, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Glenda Richardson

January 15, 2011

To Adrienne and Family, May God hold you near to his heart during your time of grief.
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown

Virginia Hale

January 13, 2011

A, I was so very sad to hear about Keith's passing. May you find comfort that Keith is where God want him to been........ Our thoughts are with you and the family. Love, Virginia Hale

Laura Wimer

January 13, 2011

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keith was an amazing man and a great father. I feel blessed to have known him.

Jackie R.

January 13, 2011

To Adrienne and Family, May God contiune to bless you and your family at this time of grief. Remember the good times that you all share with each other. (Women's Task Force) are here with you. May God Bless You.

Yvette Mitchell

January 13, 2011

Mrs. Adrienne and Family,
May God's presence and peace give you comfort during your time of bereavement. Call on Him. He is a very present Help in the time of trouble.
"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." Psalm 34:15

Mary Pressley Smith

January 13, 2011

Mrs. Kissee and family,

...earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. Although it may impossible right , that's when God shows up and bring you comfort. Know that God has heard your prayers, and seen your tears, He will heal your heart.

Carolyn Reed

January 13, 2011

Andrienne, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Keith. I remember Keith at the highlight of his young life, and I was proud that the talents of a intelligent and gifted member of our community was being recognized as he led the Division of Affirmative Action. He had a lot to offer this world, and he left it much too soon. My prayers are with you and the family.

Retha Richardson-Brown

January 13, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I became friends with Keith many years ago while working at Taxation and Finance.

Regina Perry-Goodbee

January 13, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rev. Gertrude (Trudi) HARRIS

January 13, 2011

Dear Adrienne, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Keith Eugene Kissee. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love and prayers

Sharon Slaughter

January 13, 2011

Adrienne and Family,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Prayers and thoughts go out to you.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

January 13, 2011

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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