John “Jack” Francis Killian, 91, of Blauvelt, New York, and Pallasgreen, County Limerick, IRELAND, passed away, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Jack Killian was born in Clonberla, Killashee, County Longford, IRELAND, on August 13, 1934, to Thomas Killian and Annie O’Carroll. Before entering the Irish Police Service, An Garda Siochana, in 1955, Jack worked for Bord na Mona, a semi-state Irish company originally created to mechanize the harvesting of bog peat for national energy use. Once commissioned as a police officer, Jack was stationed in Blackrock, County Dublin. In 1958, he decided to emigrate, following his elder brother Eamonn “Ray” to New York. Once there, he considered several career paths, finally joining MABSTOA, a subsidiary of the MTA that operates bus service in Manhattan and the Bronx, working as a dispatcher. After retiring from MABSTOA, in 1985, Jack and his family moved to Ireland for several years. Upon returning to New York, he joined New York State, working at RPC as an electrician, for 13 years. His retirement from there was followed by a stint working for Peter Brega, with him eventually retiring from Clarkstown Mini Trans, in 2016.
Jack is survived by his loving family, his wife Johanna (nee Ryan) “Josephine,” daughters Christine and Monica, granddaughters Sophie and Ava, Monica’s fiance, Martin Whitmore, sisters, Una(Coughlan) and Margaret (Casey), 22 Killian nieces and nephews, countless cousins, sisters-in-law May Killian, Rita Killian, Victoria Killian, Mary Weatherhead, Catherine O’Grady, Bernie O’Dwyer, numerous Ryan family members and many, many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Annie, brothers Thomas, PJ, Eamonn, Willie and Jerry and sisters Betty and Rose.
Visiting hours are Tuesday, October 21, from 5pm-8pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Catherine’s RC Church, 523 Western Highway South, Blauvelt, New York on Wednesday, October 22, at 10:30am.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the church website and the link below:
https://www.saintcatharines.org
www.pizzifuneralhome.com
Rest in peace ❤️ condolences Monica and family
Deepest Sympathies to Monica & Family on the death of her beloved Dad.
May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Liz & Eugene Kehoe, Wexford
Thinking of you all at this time Christine and Monica. May your Dad rest in peace xx
I am so sorry for loss Monica. I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad on a number of occasions. Condolences to you all. May your Dad rest in peace
So sorry for yer loss may yer dad rest in peace
Johanna, Monica & Christine
Am so sorry for the loss of your husband and gorgeous Dad, thinking and praying for you all at this time.
Sadie
Monica and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember your dad fondly from his visits to Oldcourt . May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Condolences to you and all of your family Monica.
We are fondly remembering Jack at this very sad time. He was a lovely man, and we have many good memories of him. Thinking of all of you. May he rest in peace. Love Bernie, John and all from Cashel
Sincerest sympathy to Christine and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time . You are in my prayers
Sincere sympathy to BJoe Christine Monica Sophie Ava Martin Una & Margaret on the passing of Jack RIP
My deepest sympathies to Monica and all the family in the sad passing of Jack. Thinking of you all set this time. RIP
Christine,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. It was a pleasure to have met and worked with your father.
My deepest condolences to Christine, Monica and all the family on the death of your dear dad. May he rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to Josephine Christine and Monica on the sad passing of Jack. A true and kind gentleman. A wonderful community person. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace. John and Mary O’Connor and family. Moymore, Pallasgreen.
My Belated Sympathies Christine to you, your Mam Johanna , Sister Monica and extended family and friends on the passing of your dear dad Jack.
May Jack Rest in Peace.
Belated sympathies Christine on the loss of your father. Thinking of you at this difficult time! May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of your Dads death Monica, he was your star. Thinking of you and your family. May Jack rest in peace