Obituary of Robert J. Killeen

Robert "Bob" J. Killeen of Nashua, NH formally of East Norwich, Long Island, NY passed away at The Inn at Fairview in Hudson, NH on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Bob has joined his wife of 73 years, Trudy, who passed away April 3, 2024. Bob is survived by daughter Susan and son-in-law Craig Nylund of Levittown, NY, daughter Karen and son-in-law Fred LoPiano of Nashua NH, daughter-in-law Jane Killeen of Groton MA, predeceased by wife Trudy in 2024, son Robert in 2005 and sister Vera (Killeen) Heck in 2015. Bob was born March 16, 1931 and raised in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, NY by parents Edith (Hall) and John Killeen. Bob's fondest memories were the summers he spent at his grandmother's home upstate NY in the village of Corinth. He loved the wide-open spaces, going to Lake Luzerne, working the neighbors farm and milking their cows. As an adult he dreamed of buying a farm in upstate NY. He wanted to be a "gentlemen farmer"; however, with a wife and three children it remained just a dream. Bob met Trudy (Kadrisky) while working at Hunt & Winterbotham, LTD in Manhattan and were married June 16, 1951. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and went to Paris Island, S.C. for boot camp and was eventually stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. The Korean War was winding down and fortunately Bob did not see combat. He would joke that he "protected North Carolina from invasion". Bob earned The Silver Cross of Marine Sharpshooter. His modesty was on display as he stated "the guns' sights were excellent." Trudy and Bob welcomed a son while in N.C. Bob was to be promoted from Corporal to Sergeant however after 2 ½ years he joined the reserves and took advantage of the GI Bill. They returned to NY and Bob started working in the mail room at Mobil Corp in Manhattan. Trudy gave birth to two daughters. Bob went to school evenings earning his degree in Business Administration at St John's University while working full-time and raising a family. After graduating he was promoted to College Recruiter at Mobil Corp., a position he held until his retirement. At that time, Bob had been with Mobil for 36 years. Bob received about 25 letters from co-workers congratulating him on his retirement. There were recurring sentiments commending his loyalty, dedication, friendship and support. Most often mentioned was Bob's sense of humor and the fun times they had working with him. Bob had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. In 1960 Trudy and Bob bought their first home in Hicksville, Long Island, NY. In 1966 they bought a home in East Norwich, Long Island, NY where they raised their family. In 2013 Trudy and Bob sold their home and purchased a condo at Sky Meadow in Nashua, NH near their daughter and son-in-law. Throughout the '80's & '90's, Trudy and Bob spent a few months at a time at their condo on Hutchinson Island, FL. Almost every summer they would take a trip to Corinth, NY where Bob would reflect on the wonderful moments of his childhood. Bob retired in 1990 and asked Trudy to retire also. Trudy had one condition; they would take a cruise. Bob reluctantly agreed. To his surprise he enjoyed it immensely. This was the start of many cruises with family and friends. They cruised to Alaska, the Panama Canal, Bermuda and the Caribbean to name a few. Some of which they visited multiple times. Bob was a proud Marine, a loving husband and father and a loyal friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Bob's family would like to thank the entire staff at The Inn @ Fairview (Hudson, NH) for the care and compassion so sincerely given, with special appreciation to the staff of Hardy. And to Home, Health and Hospice of Merrimack, NH for ensuring Bob's comfort and providing support to the family. We'd be remiss in not mentioning the volunteers from Home, Health and Hospice, you are angels on earth.

Calling hours will be Monday May 6 th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St, Oyster Bay, NY. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday May 7th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Dominic Chapel, 93 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, NY. Burial to follow at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY.