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Jospeh Kilpatrick Obituary

Joseph P. Kilpatrick, Sr.

AGE: 79 • Inverness, FL, formerly of Colonia

Joseph P. Kilpatrick passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. He was 79 years old.

Born in Dunmore, PA, he resided in Colonia for many years before moving to Inverness, FL 16 years ago.

Mr. Kilpatrick was employed as a wire mechanic with Western Electric, later Bell Labs, in Murray Hill for 32 years before retiring in 1997.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marilyn Kilpatrick. Beloved father of, Kelly Kilpatrick Hardy and her husband Todd of Avenel, Joseph Kilpatrick Jr and his wife Ellen of West Orange, Kevin Kilpatrick and his wife Melanie of Glenside PA; his 2 grandchildren Lily Rose and Jack Philipp; his brothers Walter Kilpatrick of Clark, Daniel Kilpatrick of Rotunda West FL, and Garry Kilpatrick of Edison. He is predeceased by his brothers John Kilpatrick, James Kilpatrick, Kevin Kilpatrick, and sister Katherine Glavas.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church at 11a.m. Friends and relatives are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. at the Costello-Koyen Funeral Home (www.costello-koyen.com), 399 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org), 2600 US Highway One, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Home News Tribune on Dec. 3, 2015.

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Kelly

December 1, 2023

It doesnt get any easier Daddy I miss you ...and now Todd is up there with ya keep a eye on him for me till I get there .....Love and Miss Ya BOTH

Todd Hardy

August 23, 2016

MISSING YOU (FATHERINLAW)

June 2, 2016

Kelly Kilpatrick Hardy

June 2, 2016

Missing you , What were you thinking leaving me,,,,,I have no more voice of reason at least one I listen too haha Love you Daddy

Kim Mcalpine

December 5, 2015

Marilyn, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara Williams-Kravitz

December 3, 2015

So sorry to hear this ...May you fine peace and comfort knowing that Joe is in a peaceful place with the Lord..
God bless you and give you his strength @ this time.

Kathy Dittemer

December 3, 2015

Marilyn...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Joe will always be remembered as a good friend that brought us lots of smiles and fond memories. He will be greatly missed! I send my love to you and family!

Robert, Ruth Hardy

December 3, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kelly Kilpatrick-Hardy

December 3, 2015

Best Dad in the World,,, He knows how much his KIDS Love him ,,, still in denial ,,, cant believe you left us ,,I was not ready ,, but you know I never would be ,,, Forever DADDYS GIRL,,,, KELLY ANN ,,,,

December 2, 2015

Grandpa

December 2, 2015

Lois Kraemer

December 2, 2015

Praying for God's comfort in your time of loss.

Lois Kraemer

December 2, 2015

To our dear friend and neighbor Marilyn and family: Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. Joe was a wonderful man and we always enjoyed the time we spent with both of you . He will be truly missed here on Tina Street. Sending our Love to you.

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