Joe Kiley
Joe Kiley passed away on December 23, 2019.
A celebration of his life will take place on January
26, 2020 at the Natick Elks Club Lodge (95 Speen Street) from 1-4:00 pm.
Joseph
T. Kiley III
Joseph T.
Kiley III, 77, of Leesburg, FL formerly of Natick, MA passed away on December
23, 2019 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in
Natick, Massachusetts to Rita Devereaux Kiley and Joseph T. Kiley II. Joe is
survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carol (Lindquist). A devoted father
of Debora Kiley-Allia and her husband Gino, Patricia Kiley, Edward Kiley and
his wife Carrie, and Crista Kiley Robertson and her husband Scott. A loving
Gramps to Makayla Allia, Jacob and Madison Kiley, and Trey Robertson. Brother
to James Kiley and Kathleen Kiley Kilmartin and her husband William. Also
survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joe
graduated from Natick High School in 1961. While at Natick High, he excelled in
athletics, being named captain of the football and hockey teams. He then went
on to The College of Emporia where he received a Bachelor's Degree of Education
and continued to play football. While at Emporia, he was a Collegiate Football
All American. He was later inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
After
graduation, he went on to teach English for 33 years at South Junior High in
Waltham, MA. He spent most of his coaching career at Natick High School. He
coached Natick to several Super Bowl Championships. He also coached Track and
Field while at Natick High School. Joe went on from Natick to coach football at
Waltham High School. He concluded his coaching career at Bentley University.
Joe's impact on and off the field was well respected amongst his colleagues and
athletes. Joe also enjoyed refereeing basketball games all over the area.
Joe was
a proud grandfather, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed
attending sporting events and activities with them all. He also had fun filled
summer weekends on Cape Cod, New Hampshire and Maine. He also enjoyed traveling
abroad with his wife, Carol.
In lieu
of flowers, the family is establishing a scholarship in his name for future
Natick Football graduates. Donations can be made out to the Joseph Kiley
Scholarship, 6 Valley View Lane, Plymouth, N.H. 03264.
A
celebration of life will take place Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Natick Elks Lodge where Joe was a lifetime
member, (95 Speen St. Natick, MA) from 1 - 4 p.m.
Published
in MetroWest Daily News on Jan. 12, 2020