H.-Keil-Obituary

Coach H. Fred Keil

Wayne, New Jersey

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KEIL Coach H. Fred, passed away on Monday January 18, 2016 after a heroic fight with cancer, he was 83. Coach is best known as being one of the all-time greatest high school football coaches in north jersey. During his 24 year coaching career at DePaul Catholic, Manchester, West Essex, and Wayne...

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Will never forget our talks at WEHS - rest in peace

Deepest sympathies! Fred will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We will always remember spending time with Fred at Erica's soccer games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Often lunched with Fred when we both were at West Essex in N. Caldwell, NJ. He was a truly kind and gentle man we will remember with great affection. Rest in Peace, Fred.

My sincere sympathy for your loss.. Fred was one of my favorite people, colleagues, field hockey official and coach. Sincerely , Linda Alimi, West Essex

Fred was a very close friend in Junior and Pompton Lakes High School. Memories of the growing up years are precious to me. Fred was there with me and we shared many fun times. My thoughts and prayers are with Vivian and his family.

Our sincerest sympathies to the Keil Family.

January 22 2016

As a varsity Football player at DePaul Regional in 1964 it was a privilege to be coached under the direction of Mr.Fred Keil. As a man his character was unquestionable , he was honest and forthright . And as a 16 year old you could not have asked for a better male role model
My only regret was that I was unable to play for coach Keil my junior and senior years do to my own doing. A regret I have lived with for 50 years .
Coach was a wonderful man , I am deeply...

Uncle Fred was a big presence my whole childhood, with memories spanning from Morse Lakes, to Vermont, and many summers spent in Camp Olympic..truly a great man...peace and blessings to Unky, Phyllis, and Eric...