NATICK: Michael J. Killian, 64 died peacefully and comfortably surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence following a courageous and brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Milford, MA on August 20, 1950 the son of the late Francis J. Killian and Adeline E. (Riga) Killian.
Michael is survived by his devoted and loving and wife of 33 years Judith E. (Latino) Killian of Natick. Beloved father of Melissa E. Killian of Natick and her fiancé Andrew Hennelly of Woburn. Brother of Faith Riva and her husband Ramon Riva of Framingham and Tony Killian and his wife Cathy Killian of Blackstone. Son-in-law of Evelyn B. Picard of Framingham and her late husband Norman J. Picard. Nephew-in-law of Elizabeth C. Hedden of Hopkinton; Brother-in-law of Louann Sampson of Wayland and her son Jason Sampson of Natick and James Marino and his wife Joan Marino of Mendon. Also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
Michael has been a resident of Natick for over 27 years and previously resided in Framingham and Hopkinton. He graduated from Hopkinton High School with the Class of 1968. He was associated for over 20 years as the Grounds Supervisor with Saturn of Natick and Norwood before retiring. Michael also held positions with Papa Gino’s in Natick for over 25 years and most recently for the past 3 years with Dunkin Donuts in Wellesley.
He was an avid golfer and played for many years on the Framingham News Golf Team at Millbrook Golf Course. He also played softball for the Mens Framingham Softball League. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Judith and his daughter Melissa on cruises and their time spent at Disney World. He was a loving and devoted husband and father to his family and will be greatly missed.
Visitations will be on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:45 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (Off Rte 30), Cochituate Village, Wayland. A funeral home prayer service will follow visitations at 7:00 pm.
At the request of his family private family interment will be held at the Killian family lot in Lakeview Cemetery, Wayland.
His family would like to extend a warm and special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence who took special care of Michael and his family during his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that memorials in Michael’s memory be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
For directions and online condolences please visit johncbryantfuneralhome.com.