Charles Kiley

Charles Sullivan Kiley VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles Sullivan Kiley, 85, died Aug. 25, 2008, in a Virginia Beach Hospital. A native of Portsmouth, he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Fantone Kiley; daughter, Ann Kiley Crenshaw and her husband Clarke; sons, Daniel S. Kiley and his wife Kathy and William S. Kiley and his wife Stephanie; and his beloved grandchildren, Clarke H. Crenshaw Jr., Gordon R. Crenshaw, Catherine A. Kiley, Mary M. Kiley, Patrick S. Kiley and Sarah E. Kiley. He is also survived by his sister, Catherine Kiley Aldworth of Hilton Head, S.C. Mr. Kiley served in World War II as a fighting Seabee. A civil engineer, he became the town engineer for Virginia Beach in 1951. He played a pivotal role in the merger of the Town of Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County. Thereafter, he served as the first director of Public Works for the city of Virginia Beach. Mr. Kiley leaves his mark on the city with projects including the Municipal Center, Mount Trashmore, major city infrastructure projects, and the Norwegian Lady. After his retirement from the city, he continued to work until his recent illness with his dear friend, F. Wayne McLeskey. Mr. Kiley was a lifelong community servant. He became a member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad shortly after its inception, serving as the captain of the squad. He was proud of his sons, both of whom have served the squad, Dan as a former captain. He was pleased that his grandson, Gordon, recently became the third generation to serve the squad. He quietly and unassumingly served the city he helped to establish. Mr. Kiley served on many boards and commissions. In later years, he continued to serve his community as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and as a marshall for the city's golf courses. He was a man of integrity and unconditional faith. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved his family, friends, church and community. He never met a stranger and genuinely enjoyed his many friendships, especially his many pals at Wareing's Gym. His warm smile and laughing blue Irish eyes will be missed by all who loved him. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Star of the Sea Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. www.hdoliver.com.