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Keith Kiernan Obituary

Kiernan, Keith E. DELMAR Keith E. Kiernan, 46, died suddenly Friday, May 27, 2011. Born in Albany he is the son of Mary Jane (Marsh) Kiernan and the late Edwin Kiernan. Keith was a chef in the US Navy, stationed on the USS Tripoli. He formerly worked at Sam's Italian American Restaurant in Albany and Delmar Place in Delmar. Keith joined the Adamsville Ancients Fife & Drum Corps in 1989. He was the business manager and played the bass drum. In addition to his mother, Keith is survived by his wife, Beth Willey Kiernan; a sister, Karen Hansen Stella; two brothers, Kevin (Mary Jo) Kiernan and Michael Kiernan; and a niece, Helen Hansen (Joe) Tulowicki. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. There will be no calling hours. Donations in Keith's memory may be made to the Company of Fifers & Drummers, PO Box 277, Ivoryton, CT 06442-0277 or the Delmar Rescue Squad, 145 Adams Street, Delmar, NY 12054.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 30 to May 31, 2011.

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Thalia Mossidus

May 24, 2024

I am so sorry for your families loss.

Jeanne Waterbury

June 2, 2011

Beth,
Turn to prayer, family, and friends, it is where you will find the support, strength, and love that you will need in the days ahead. I am so sorry and I will ask God to give you and your family all that you need to endure this pain.
Prayerfully,

Kristin Vivian

June 2, 2011

Dear Beth and Family:
Keith was such a nice person and a good chef. He made a good co-worker and was very kind to the residents. He will be missed! He was always willing to share his talents with the community. It was a pleasure to work with him at Delmar Place.

Kathi Cannone

June 1, 2011

Beth, and Willey / Kiernan family,
I first met Kieth about 8 yrs ago when he was a chef @ Empire. He was always very friendly. Then we unexpectedly met @ a family engagement party when it was Kieth's nephew Mark & my daughter Jess who were the honorees. It was always a joy to get together with you, Beth, & Kieth at the holiday festivities of Pat & Dave Willey. We are so sorry for your loss. Kieth was a very kind & gentle man. Our prayers are with you all.
Kathi, Paul & Steven Cannone

MJ Kiernan

June 1, 2011

Beth

I am so sorry for your loss. You were a very loving and devoted couple. He will always continue to love you Beth and that is what will get you through this terrible time.

MJ Kiernan

Kim (Martello) Sparague

May 31, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Keith and our fun times growing up on Dana Avenue. I recently saw Keith after many years and was greeted with a friendly hello as if it had only been a few years instead of thirty. My prayers are with you all. Kim (Martello) Sprague

May 31, 2011

Dear Beth and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Keith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Ann and Ken Tomaszewski, Rochester

John and Leonore

May 31, 2011

Dear Beth and Willey/Kiernan Families, we are so very sorry to hear this sudden, unexpected news. Keith was a wonderful, kind man and we have many happy memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. John and Leonore

Bachman Zaas

May 31, 2011

Dear Beth, Peter and I are so very sorry to hear of your profound loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Betty & Peter

Shannon Sill

May 31, 2011

My heart is broken but the pieces go out to the Willey/Kiernan families & everyone else who knew & loved Keith. He was a good friend... a caring, young at heart man who was taken from us well before his time. He will be sorely missed.

May 31, 2011

To the Kiernan Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Keith's passing. I was a childhood friend of his growing up on Dana Avenue. I just recently saw him after many many years at a mutual friend's calling hours. I am so sad and shocked by Keith's passing. He was a lovely gentleman. I'm praying that God keeps you all in his loving arms to help ease the pain. May Keith's memories live in all of your hearts forever.

Sincerely,
Lisa Damiano

Holly Veltman-Schmidt

May 31, 2011

Beth and Family -
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail Williams

May 31, 2011

Beth,
I was so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

DEDRA CHRYSOGELOS

May 31, 2011

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS

Kristin Miller

May 31, 2011

Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I wish you all the very best as you begin to move through this difficult time. You'll be close in my thoughts.

Kim McHugh

May 31, 2011

Beth,
We are so sorry for your loss. I did not know Keith personally, but I know that Jackie did and loved working with him at Delmar Place. He was a kind soul. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Lisa Griffith Flood

May 31, 2011

Beth, I am so sorry to hear about Keith. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Craig & Donna Sickler

May 31, 2011

Beth and family of Keith: May you find comfort in the thoughts and prayers being said for you at this time of loss. We will always remember Keith for his passion and excellence in cooking. May you find our thoughts our prayers.

Linda Crogan

May 31, 2011

Beth, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Renee Goldinger

May 31, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John Scalzo

May 30, 2011

Beth...how fragile our lives are. Just a week ago we were practicing.
It reinforces why it is important to spend time with friends and family.
While I have known you both for just a short time, I know that Keith was a kind and gentle soul.
From myself and my wife, our prayers and condolences are with you.

Michelle Sleurs

May 30, 2011

Beth and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Keith. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Michelle and Lee Sleurs

Laura Parry

May 30, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kathy Dunlap

May 30, 2011

Beth - I am so sorry about your loss. You and both families are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.

Donata & Henry Klersy

May 30, 2011

Beth, we are so sorry for the loss of Keith. We was a nice person and a great cook. He will be truly missed.

Jeanne Rankin

May 30, 2011

Beth, my prayers and love are being sent to you. I am so very, very sorry.

Ann Bello

May 30, 2011

Beth;
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Keith was a good person and will be sadly missed.
Ann and Fran Bello

Constance Tilroe

May 30, 2011

Beth - I am so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Carol. May the Lord surround you with love at this most difficult time. Connie

gary lamay

May 30, 2011

to the family and friends of keith i am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May 30, 2011

As I sit here typing, tears start falling fom my eyes,
I raise my head and look up, into the cloudless clear blue skies,
And I see your smiling face, looking down on us from so high above,
Smiling because your friends and family are sending up their love.

Keith--I miss you and love you.
Your brother,
Kevin

Liz & Chris Sherlock

May 30, 2011

Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your love one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Renee Zullo

May 30, 2011

Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

May 30, 2011

I'm shocked & sorry about Keith - He died as He lived, being helpful and neighborly. Keith was always a prince to us residents at Delmar Place. He came with the Adamsville Ancients and played for us. He will be missed

Phyllis Gillotti

May 30, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. Joe and Phyllis Gillotti

Thalia Mossidus

May 30, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort in your memories.

Thalia Mossidus (Dana Ave - Albany)

Amanda Hoxworth

May 30, 2011

May God Bless you during this time and give you peace. I am sorry for your loss.

Matt graves

May 30, 2011

we are sorry for your loss Keith was a great guy and fellow bass drummer.He will be missed in the fife and drum community.our thoughts are with you

Therese Cuccia

May 30, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss and share in your sorrow. May God bless your family and give you comfort at this very difficult time. In the fife and drum spirit,

Dominick and Therese Cuccia and Family

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