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Manley Kiley Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Irene G. (Keane) Kiley; devoted father of Manley J. Jr. of Duxbury, Kevin of Greenwich, Conn., Thomas of Holliston, Susan Eckert of Rockville, Md., and Anne Kiley-Dion of Canton; and loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be in the Blackington, Conroy & Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St. (Route 16), West Newton, Thursday evening, April 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends will gather in St. Bernard's Church, West Newton, on Friday morning for a Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. Interment will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Mr. Kiley was retired detective with the Newton Police Department.
Remembrances may be made in Manley's memory to Catholic Memorial Scholarship Fund, 235 Baker St, West Roxbury, MA 02132.
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Joseph and Patricia (Doherty) Kelly, Jr.
April 21, 2008
Manley Jr. and family
I know this is very late but we are sorry to hear of Dad's passing. We remember him well from the Department.
He actually "broke the ice" when hubby and I met at a dance at the Hibernian's on Adam's Street. You see I am Patricia Doherty, Daughter of Newton Patrolman Matthew Ambrose Doherty and hubby is a cousin of the Kileys and son of Newton Patrolman Joseph B. Kelly, Sr.
I have thought of Manley Sr., probably more often than you think.
Our sincere heartfelt condolences.
Joyce Todd
April 19, 2008
Manley, Manley, Manley...I can't believe your cheerful, noisy visits to the Detective Bureau are over. I'll miss the joy on your face as you sneaked up on "The Viking" for a surprise attack. Those days are gone, but you're in a better place now. No crime. And don't you even think of introducing it. And as for those exquisite Heavenly plants -- there are no scissors or microwave ovens in Heaven. So, you'll just have to let those plants be! Aside from that minor frustration, I know you'll have a lovely Ever After. We'll all miss you, Manley.
John Schofield
April 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kiley family at this time. I can remember Manley growing up in Auburndale , he would always stop over and talk with my Dad. John G. Schofield (formally Newton Mass.)
John and Gayle Salemme
April 11, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts go out all of manley's family. We are saddened by his loss.
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Frank & Brenda Gorgone
April 11, 2008
It is with great sadness that we send our condolences to Manley's family. We will always remember his great wit and ready smile that he shared with all that he met.
Butch McLean
April 11, 2008
Manley was "old school" both as a policeman and as a Marine. He would often wander down to the Patrol Bureau area and lighten things up with that cross between a smile and a grin. Every visit was a joy to all he came in contact with.
Semper fidelis,
Eugene Kelly
April 10, 2008
Manley Kiley was a man of high principles, and always known as a man of his word. I recall meeting him many times, and always leaving a bit wiser.
he will be missed.
Joanne Licarie
April 10, 2008
My father Alan Licarie was the Executive Secretary for the Election
Commission in the City of Newton. Manley had the job of driving my dad
from polling place to polling place starting a 4 AM. They always stopped for hot dogs at Guiseppe's down the lake. It was like a tradition every election day. You were a good friend to my dad, especially when my mother died and dad got very sick. I also liked helping you with your family tree. I work in the City Clerk’s Department. in Newton City Hall. I will miss your laugh and smile. You were a great man.
Mary Anne Schlichte
April 10, 2008
Dear Manley, Jr.
We worked together at Food Enterprises. I'm sorry to read of your father's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Schlichte
Judy Sousa
April 10, 2008
We just want to express our sincere condolences on the loss of Manley. He was our favorite courier and we will surely miss his wit and humor. He made us smile every time he delivered packages to us. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please know he is definitely watching over you all. From friends at Allan Construction in Burlington, Ma.
Larry Leahy,Sr.
April 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all the Kiley family;sorry I can't be with you all now.
Dave Gardiner
April 10, 2008
I worked with Manley at BayBank in the mid 1990's. We used to talk and laugh all the time at work and I always loved to hear his stories of his detective days in Newton. Manley was a truly great guy and I was very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace, my friend.
John and Ellie Cappadona
April 10, 2008
Dear Irene and Family. What a loss to so many. Manley was "one of a kind" and just the best. Many wonderful memories will remain of the years spent together, especially those years with the Department. We are so saddened by his passing and sorry that we cannot be with you at this time due to the distance. Our thoughts are with you.
Mark Marden
April 10, 2008
A man of compassion, love of life, wit and boldness. I will never forget his ability to capture your attention with a joke or a thought. His pride was amazing and his way of leaqding his life according to Manley could be a lesson to us all.
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