HUDSON FALLS – Gene F. Kill, Sr., 86, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away on June 3, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side.
Born on January 17, 1935, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clyde and Lillian (Devoe) Kill.
Gene was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.
In 1952, Gene married Joan Rayno at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
He started his working career at Sandy Hill Corp., in Hudson Falls as a machinist. In 1959, he obtained employment at Local 773 in South Glens Falls, as a pipefitter, where he worked for about 40 years until his retirement.
Gene enjoyed deer hunting throughout the Adirondacks, fishing with his family and gardening around the house. In his younger years, Gene loved riding motorcycles. There were many memorable moments made at gatherings in the kitchen, where Gene could be found with a coffee cup in hand and a pile of scratch off lottery tickets. He was always up for a card game and comradery with “the guys”. Most importantly, Gene treasured spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Clyde, Thomas and Robert Kill and his sisters, Catherine Kill and Sharon Kelleher.
Gene is survived by his four children; Susan Edgerly of Argyle and her children, Ernie, Michael and David Edgerly, Gene Kill, Jr. and his wife, Michelle J. of Georgia and his daughter, Jessica Kill, Tina Malliez and her husband, Andre, of Georgia, and their children, Adam and Aaron Malliez and Brian Kill and his wife, Susan, of Hudson Falls and their children, Elizabeth Groom and her husband, Steve and Mary Kill; 15 great-grandchildren; his sister in law, Phyllis Sanders of South Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
The Rite of Committal will take place following the funeral service, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Gene’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
We fondly remember Mr. Kill and thank him and his late wife for raising a wonderful family. He should rest well knowing that they have left a great legacy behind who will carry on the family traditions for many many years to come. I know he will be missed by many.
As a child I remember playing with Sharon and other children during the summers at Glen Lake. The Kill’s were always a most welcoming family and Gene was an attentive big brother. May he Rest In Peace.
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