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Michael A. Kiely

July 15, 1936 — November 23, 2016

Michael A. Kiely, age 80, of Abbott, passed away Wednesday morning, November 23, 2016 at Providence Health Center in Waco. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with Rev. Joe Keating as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at Fatima Cemetery, conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard. Michael was born July 15, 1936 in Chicopee, MA, the son of John G. and Madeline (Lathrop) Kiely. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from American International College. Michael served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean War. On April 23, 1960 he was united in marriage to Marcella Ann Mariani in Massachusetts. Michael was a vice president for American Airlines Sky Chef in Arlington for many years before retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. Michael enjoyed traveling, horseback riding and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Michael Patrick Kiely; and brothers, Francis and John Kiely. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Marcella Kiely of Abbott; a daughter, Lauralee Vallon and husband, Jeffrey of Bynum; grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Elizabeth and Jonathan Vallon; a close family friend, Mairi and Keith Johnson; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Michael Vallon, Tyler Vallon, Jeffrey Vallon, Keith Johnson, Kyle Kaska and Johnny Krenek. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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Rosary

Friday, November 25, 2016

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.

808 South Reagan Street, West, TX 76691

Memorial Mass

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

601 West Houston Street, Abbott, TX 76621

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