Margaret V. Kieper

1925 - 2017

Kieper, Margaret V.

Margaret Kieper, 91, of Chappaqua, NY passed away on May 6, 2017 at Northern Westchester Hospital. Born October 12, 1925 in New York City to Jesse and William Vallance, she later moved to Carmel, NY, and was graduated from The University of the State of New York, State Teachers College at Cortland in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She moved to Chappaqua in 1946 to teach Physical Education at the Robert E. Bell School; after ten years she continued as a substitute teacher. At the Bell school, she met her husband and hence began a lifelong romance. In 1952, she and her husband founded the Greeley Swimming Pool Company and operated it for 17 years until they sold it. She also volunteered at Northern Westchester Hospital for many years. She had a zest for life, loved to laugh, and was devoted to her family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed summers at the family lake house in Vermont, antiquing, boating, traveling, playing bridge, and being with family and friends.She was predeceased by her husband of almost 60 years, Francis W. Kieper, and is survived by a son, Scott of Avon, CT; a daughter, Lynn Kieper Bilecky and son in law, Hugh Bilecky of Chappaqua, NY; and 2 wonderful grandchildren, Reid and Chloe Kieper. Visiting hours will be held at Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Home, Mt. Kisco, NY on May 19 from 6-8pm. A funeral service will take place at The Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco on May 20 at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.