New York J 806: Celebrating the life and accomplishments of John P. Kilbride, veteran, police officer and devoted member of his community

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Senate Resolution No. 806
Senator RHOADSBY:
the life and accomplishments of JohnCELEBRATING
P. Kilbride, veteran, police officer and devoted
member of his community
It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey itsWHEREAS,
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
courageous individuals who dedicated their purposeful lives and careers
to serve and protect; and
It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that thisWHEREAS,
Legislative Body records the passing of John "Jack" P. Kilbride of
Levittown, New York, who died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age
of 73; and
John P. Kilbride proudly served his country as a member ofWHEREAS,
the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War; upon his
discharge, he was a police officer with the Freeport Police Department
for many years; and
Predeceased by his parents, Agnes and John P. Kilbride, andWHEREAS,
two sisters, Margaret (Ray) Shelton and Patricia (George) Davis, John P.
Kilbride is survived by his wife, the former Virginia Robson; one son,
Michael (Jodi) Kilbride; two daughters, Kelly (James) Gaspari and
Kristin (William) Ciejka; 12 grandchildren, Jake, Ryan, Nicholas, Diana,
Michael, Gabrielle, Billy, Lauren, Jacklyn, John, Matthew, and Joseph;
one brother, Chuck (Sandi) Kilbride; two sisters, Mary (Russ) Caso and
Elizabeth Kilbride; numerous other relatives and friends, as well as a
legion of fellow police officers who will long cherish his memory; and
John P. Kilbride truly lived his life with great dignityWHEREAS,
and genuine grace, always demonstrating a deep and continuing concern
for the welfare of others in the great State of New York; he exemplified
what it truly means to give of himself in providing vital police
services in keeping with the noble mission of the Freeport Police
Department; and
John P. Kilbride's life was a portrait of service, a legacyWHEREAS,
which will long endure the passing of time, and will remain as a
comforting memory to all he served and befriended; and
John P. Kilbride's name is synonymous with character,WHEREAS,
dignity, intellect, depth and humor, qualities evident to his family and
to all those who were fortunate enough to have known him; he will be
deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
celebrate the life and accomplishments of John P. Kilbride, and to
express its deepest condolences to his family; and be it further

That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to the family of John P. Kilbride.