Obituary: Fairfield Youth Sports Coach, 54, Was Proud Father

Via Lesko & Polke Funeral Home:

William J. Kilgallon, age 54, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Lisa Amoroso Kilgallon, passed away unexpectedly May 14.

Born in Queens, New York, son of William P. and Mary Ellen Fisher Kilgallon, William was raised in Long Island and had moved to Fairfield in 1994. He was a graduate of the University of Scranton, class of 1987. He had worked as a union electrician for the IBEW Local 3 for over 30 years.

Bill was an avid sports fan; in high school he played football and wrestled. Bill coached baseball and football with Fairfield youth sports and was a big fan of the New York Jets and Mets. He was very proud of his children and enjoyed the times that he spent with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his loving wife, Lisa, he is survived by his children, Aidan James and Emma Rose Kilgallon; his "Best Friend" Dunkin; his parents, William and Mary Ellen Kilgallon; his sister, Pamela (Timothy) Bedell; mother-in-law Elizabeth Amoroso; sister-in-law Amy (William) Covert; sister-in-law Elizabeth (Steven) Maiers; brother-in-law Anthony (Betsy) Amoroso; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Due to present circumstances, funeral services will be privately held in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers and in light of these times, donations can be made to the CDC Foundation: give.cdcfoundation.org, in Bill's memory.

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