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KILLIAN, PETER FRANK, JR. 52 - of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 13, 2012. He was born and raised in Mays Landing and attended Oakcrest High School class of 1978. He lived in Elwood for several years where he was the owner/operator of Pete The Sweep chimney services. Pete was also active in the local government, he umpired for the Little League, he was a member of the Elwood Volunteer Fire Department, and purchased a van to help transport seniors and others in the community to church and other civic activities. In 2001, he moved back to Mays Landing, where he resided with his mother, after suffering from a permanent disability. He will always be remembered by his mother, Cynthia Kay Killian, his three children, Elizabeth, David and Christopher (Tina), his two sisters, Kathleen Crozier and Sharon Whitcraft (David), his two grandchildren, Jason and Christopher, Jr., his two step-grandchildren, Tabitha and Daniel, Jr., along with numerous other relatives and friends. A celebration of Pete's life will be shared on Saturday, November 17th, from 2-4pm, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ, where services will be held at 4pm. Burial will be private. Info and condolences to: www.boakesfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Nov. 16, 2012.

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Judy Straus-Friedley

November 17, 2012

To Pete's family, Pete was such a good friend to my father, Harry Straus. I think when my Dad passed, it hit Pete almost as hard as it did for us. He was a good man and the support and friendship he gave to our family was always appreciated. Rest in Peace Pete.

Jeff Panco

November 17, 2012

Rest in peace Pete.I will not forget you. Your kind heart will be missed.

November 17, 2012

my deepest sympathy to the killian family. cynthia, i remember the good old days when you cut my hair and pete cleaned my chimney. may he rest in peace.

michael straus

November 17, 2012

I am so sad at seeing this news. Pete was a good friend in the past to myself and my father. I am at a loss........
R.I.P. My old friend.

Trina Graham

November 16, 2012

In memory of Pete...May the memories keep him alive in your hearts. Trina Graham

Larry & Melissa Davenport

November 16, 2012

Dear Cynthia - it is with great sadness we learned of Peters passing. Know that memories of him will always keep him close in your heart forever. You and your entire family are in our thoughts & prayers.

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