Timothy C. Kilroy

Timothy C. Kilroy, age 80 of Saranac Lake, NY died Wednesday August 21, 2024 at the home of his son Shane in Dexter, NY with his three sons by his side. 

Tim was born on March 21, 1944, the son of Carlton Lewis and Delores Bernadette (White) Kilroy. Tim married Doris Elaine Gosier on May 27, 1967 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. She predeceased him on January 9, 2022.

Tim was a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake where he served as a police officer in the SL Police Department for a time. He also worked as a corrections officer in Florida and worked in the maintenance dept at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center in Saranac Lake for many years. Tim continued to work as a school bus driver for the Saranac Lake Central School District for many years until his retirement. He was an avid drummer like his father and enjoyed playing jazz and big band music. He especially liked anything with a motor, muscle cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles and boats which he passed on to his sons at an early age. Tim also served in the New York State National Guard for several years. 

He is survived by his three sons Shane Kilroy of Dexter, Brett Kilroy of Saranac Lake, and Tim (Ashley) Kilroy of Champlain, three grandchildren Morgan (Savannah Simmons) Kilroy, Megan (Dalton) DeMarco and Ashton Kilroy, two step grandchildren Peyton Thomas and Alyssa Wales, two great granddaughters Harper and Ella DeMarco two great grandsons Louis DeMarco and Wyatt Kilroy. Brothers Michael Kilroy and Thomas (Laura Rice) Kilroy both of Saranac Lake and one sister Maureen (Al) McKeough of Barefoot Bay, FL, one sister-in-law Jane (Michael) White of Adams. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. At Tim’s request there will be no calling hours or services. 

Friends wishing to remember Timothy C. Kilroy may make memorial contributions to hospice of Jefferson County in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com. Special thank you to Brendan Keough for bringing our father home.