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Edward Killela
In Memory of
Edward F.
Killela Jr.
2007
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Obituary for Edward F. Killela Jr.

Edward Francis Killela Jr. 56, of 11 Turner Avenue, Pittsfield, Ma. died Sunday at his home. Born on November 30, 1950 in Pittsfield, Ma. a son of the late Edward F. Killela Sr. and Isabelle Daley Killela. He attended schools in Pittsfield and was a 1968 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. At the time of his death he was employed for County Ambulance as a chair car driver for 10 years. Prior to working at County Ambulance he had been employed for the City of Pittsfield Water dept. for 20 years. Mr. Killela was a sports enthusiast. Mr. Killela was a dedicated and caring worker at County always caring for those he served with the utmost dignity. He enjoyed helping others. He leaves his wife the former Sharon G. Bruneau whom he married Feb. 14, 1986. Besides his wife he leaves five sons, Edward D. Killela of Pittsfield, Robert A. Houghtlin Jr. of Pittsfield, Todd A. Houghtlin of Duryea, PA, Michael J. Houghtlin of Pittsfield and Mark A. Houghtlin of the State of Florida. A daughter, Tammy L. Houghtlin of Pittsfield. Two Brothers, Rocky Killela of Norfolk, Ma. and Peter J. Killela of Pittsfield. And 10 Grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Edward F. Killela, Jr. who died April 22, 2007 will be held THURSDAY at 1:00 P.M. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, with Monsignor Michael Shershanovich, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 Noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory may be made to Hospice Care of the Berkshires in care of the funeral home.
Edward is lovingly survived by his ten grandchildren, Josh E. Houghtlin, Tiffany S. Houghtlin, Shannon L. Terpak, Mackenzie H., Brandon P., Michael J., Anna, Austin J. and Robert Houghtlin and Crista M. Andrews.

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