Michael Patrick Killeen Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Patrick Killeen Sr., age 77 of Millville, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken to the late John and Julia (Karaba) Killeen, he graduated from Our Lady of Grace Grammar School and Demarest High School, both in Hoboken. In 1965, Michael received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Jersey City State College. In 1967 he received his Masters Degree in Environmental Science from Glassboro State College, and he continued his studies towards his Doctorate Degree in Utah and Florida. Michael began his teaching career in 1965 at Northfield Elementary School until 1970 where he taught History, and then from 1970 to 1972 he taught History at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood. In 1972, he became Vice Principal at Slaybaugh Elementary School in Egg Harbor Twp. until 1974. From 1974 to 1999 he was the Principal at Commercial Twp. Schools, and from 1999 to 2004 Michael was the Principal at the Creative Achievement Academy in Vineland. Prior to retiring in 2005, he was an Adjunct Professor for one year at the Cumberland County College. During his childhood years, Michael served as an Altar Boy at Our Lady of Grace in Hoboken, and he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, an Eagle Scout, and Order of the Arrow. Over the years Michael was the Camp Director of Schiff Scout Reservation, Boy Scout Camp Inspector, Past President of the Parish Council at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Millville, and Past Volunteer President of the Cumberland Family Shelter. He was also a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Vineland. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Carole (Koetter); his children, Michael Killeen Jr. and his wife Jennifer, Kevin Killeen and his wife Karen, and Karen Flanagan and her partner Todd; three siblings, Joseph Killeen and his wife Denise, Patricia Francolino and her husband Frank, and Kathleen Nagel; three grandchildren, Cole Killeen, Jenna Killeen, and Caroline Flanagan; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister Judith. A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in St. Padre Pio Parish, 4680 Dante Ave., Vineland. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Please remember to wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing while in attendance. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Michael Patrick Killeen Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Michael Patrick Killeen Sr.

July 6, 1943 - April 24, 2021