Guy Killane, a long time area resident, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was 91.
Son of the late Milford J. and Dorothy (Swartz) Killane, he was born on December 24, 1927 in Springfield, NY.
Retiring after 43 years, Guy was a Communications Consultant for New York Telephone, Poughkeepsie. He proudly served his country as a Master Sergeant for the Army National Guard from 1948 to 1956. He was a parishioner of St. Patrick’s/St. Mary's Church and a member of the Holy Name Society of the church, the Cursillo Community, and the NY Telephone Pioneers. Guy was also an avid golfer and member of the Apple Greens Golf Course in Modena, where he once shot a hole in one.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gertrude H. (McCabe) Killane; a daughter, Mary (Christopher) Killane-Zoutis of Walden and their children, Guy and Gabrielle; a son Christopher Guy (Courtney) Killane of Clifton Park and their children Connor, Tarah, Ian and Shauna.
Private cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Church, 55 Grand Street, Newburgh, with Father Fernando Hernandez, Father Thomas Fenlon, and Father John Budwick officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral FCS, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY, or visit WhiteandVenutoFuneralHome.com.