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Cornelius Kilgarriff Obituary
CORNELIUS J. SR. "CONNIE", age 90, on March 7, 2004, of the "Devil's Pocket"; beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Schweikert), devoted father of Pat Coan, John, Connie, Mary, Chuck, Mike, Charlie Coan and Patty Tobin; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters Rose Mavy and Sr. Mary Clarence I.H.M. Connie was a former Phila. FireFighter and member and steward of Local 22. Relatives and friends invited to his Funeral, Friday 8:30 A.M. KING FUNERAL HOME, 2649-51 S. 64th St. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Gabriel Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Viewing Thursday eve 7 to 9 P.M. at KING'S. Parking for viewing, school lot 64th St. south of Buist Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camilla Hall, P.O. Box 100, Immaculata PA 19345; or Mercy Hospice, 15th and Lansdowne Ave., Darby PA 19023, would be appreciated.
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for Cornelius Kilgarriff
Dick Kmetz
March 13, 2004
To the Kilgariff FamilY
MY LOVE goes out to each of you with
the Passing of your Beloved Dad.
I can remember My many years and visits and Connie was one of my favorite people. May His Soul
rest in Peace with the Lord He lOVED......DICK KMETZ
LeeAnn Curtis
March 11, 2004
Joann -
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love,
LeeAnn and Andrew Kress
Lorraine Sonneborn
March 11, 2004
We are very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man. Know that you will all be in our prayers.
Thinking of you in prayer. Love,
Lorraine & Bill Sonneborn (O'Brien)
Megan Kennedy
March 11, 2004
To Connie (III) and the rest of the Kilgarriffs:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.
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Laura, Lee, and Brooke Adams
March 11, 2004
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. In those most difficult moments in life God provides us with family and friends to give us comfort, strength,and encouragement which continuously reflect his mercy and grace on us. May you know how truly sorry we were to hear of the loss of your father.
Joann Kilgarriff
March 10, 2004
Oh the memories I have of my Granpop!! They have and will always bring a smile to my face. I remember the nickname that Granpop (and my dad) call me sometimes, Joanny-Banany. I remember my summers "down the shore" as a child. The anticipation and excitement of riding in the car, waiting to get to 22nd St. to see Granmom and Granpop. It always seemed to take SO long just to be able to jump out of the car and run into the house yelling "We're here!" and shower them with hugs and kisses. The long days at the beach were some of the best ever. Granpop throwing me up into the big approaching waves, me screeching with absolute delight, and begging "Do it again!" Granpop and I playing hoops and him showing me how to perfect my jumpshot. I remember waking up one morning cranky and Granpop saying "SOMEONE woke up on the wrong side of the bed!" Being quite confused, I replied "But I always wake up on that side of the bed". He had a good laugh at that. I remember being much older and going to spend one night at the shore. When I arrived my windshield was smashed; a seagull had crashed into it. I ran into the house very upset that I had hurt a bird. Granmom and Granpop (and Aunt Mary and Aunt Pat) were just relieved I wasn't hurt. They all probably said something like "Damn bird!". It WAS pretty funny. I remember listening to any one of Granpop's stories (from his childhood, to his love of basketball, to the fire department, to the Roman reunions, to everything he ever saw) and wishing I could tell a story like that. I remember Granmom and Granpop and their cups of hot tea. :O) The twinkle in Granpop's bluest eyes every single time he smiled and laughed. And I remember one of our last great conversations. It was last year and I asked his advice on meeting fellas. He told me to wait for a good one, one that makes me happy and has a good heart. Knowing how special and enduring Granmom and Granpop's relationship was, I think I'll take his wise advice. Granpop, thanks for loving me and giving me such a super family, for sharing your love and your life with the world. You've made this world a better one for all of us. I don't think I could ask for more.
I love you and miss you...
Joann
Debra Duncan
March 10, 2004
Deepest sympathy. Pray God's loving presence on your family at this difficult time, and upon your father forever.
Chuck's friend,
Debbie
The Kalitz and Carfagno Family
March 10, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.You have been a WONDERFUL FRIEND & NEIGHBOR for many years. We will "Never" forget the kindness you expressed to our family in our time of sorrow. God Bless each and every one of you.
Steve and Lori Papp
March 10, 2004
Mary and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
MIKE FUREY
March 10, 2004
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Maryellen Paget
March 9, 2004
We are sad to hear of your loss. The poem that Lisa shared is a very true picture of your Dad. We know how much you will miss him.
Jimmie and Gigi Humphrey
March 9, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kenny and Bonnie Palmer
March 9, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. We love you all.
Lisa Kilgarriff
March 9, 2004
This poem describes my granpop perfectly...
Success by Bessie Anderson Stanley
He has achieved success
who has lived well,
laughed often, and loved much;
who has enjoyed the trust of
pure women,
the respect of intelligent men and
the love of little children;
who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
who has left the world better than he found it
whether by an improved poppy,
a perfect poem or a rescued soul;
who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty
or failed to express it;
who has always looked for the best in others and
given them the best he had;
whose life was an inspiration;
whose memory a benediction.
Rod Johnson
March 9, 2004
Mary, Just a quick note to let you know that I am thinking about you at this time.
Best Wishes, Rod Johnson
June Wynn
March 9, 2004
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. God Bless
Bethann Stanek
March 9, 2004
My thoughts and prayers with your family during this difficult time.
Always,
Beth
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