The regular sessions of the Rensselaer County Legislature are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in:
Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
For additional information, please contact the Majority Office at 518-270-2880
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April 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Thomas William “Bill” Killian
April 8 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Thomas William “Bill” Killian
1931-2023
FAMILY HISTORY:
Thomas William “Bill” Killian was born on April 8, 1931 in Troy, New York. He was the son of William and Phoebe (Jeavons) Killian, and the brother of Linda and Raymond.
EDUCATION:
Bill grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System.
HISTORY:
In 1951, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in Albany, New York. He was trained as a Shipfitter, and served aboard the USS Baltimore (CA-68), the USS Lowe (DE-325), the USS Sierra (AD-18), and the USS Jason (AR-8). On September 2, 1971, with the rank of Shipfitter First Class, Bill was honorably retired from the United States Navy at San Diego, California, after twenty years of faithful service. For his honorable service, he received the Good Conduct Medal (Fifth Award), the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars.
PERSONAL:
Bill married his wife, Patricia (Pitcher) on October 25, 1952 in Troy, New York. Together they had four children: Beth, Colleen, Thomas and Patricia Ann; six grandchildren: Matthew, Jason, Amanda, Christopher, Jonathan and Diane; and twelve great-grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his retirement from the Navy, Bill continued to support his family through his employment with McKinney Steel Fabrications in Albany, New York, where he worked as a fitter/welder until his retirement in 1983.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
In his spare time, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family camping, taking cruises, and surf fishing.
Sadly, on November 22, 2023, Bill passed away.
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