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Joseph K. "Kal" Kissel entered into rest on December 21, 2016 at Delray Medical
Center, Delray Beach, FL. He was 71 years old. The only son of the late Helen
and Joseph Kissel, he was born in Newburgh, NY on March 21, 1945. He was a 1962
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Upon graduating, he began his career working
at Dupont in Newburgh and was a member of the U.S Army Reserves. He eventually
moved to Central Hudson, where he worked for over 30 years, retiring in 2003. He
was a lifelong member of the NRA and the Hamptonburgh Pheasant Preserve. He was
also a member of the Ellenville Elks Lodge #1971, and a founding member of "Coon
Hollow". He is survived by his wife, Patricia Riley Kissel, at home; by his two
daughters, Nancy Burlew (Kevin) of Newburgh and their children, granddaughters,
Meredith and Noelle Hope Burlew and Tara Intartaglia (William) of Bradenton, FL.
Additionally, he is survived by three stepchildren: Donna McNally of New York,
John Riley of Austin, TX and Peter Riley of Dallas,TX and step-grandchildren:
Ryan, Tyler, Peter, Joseph, Kaylyn, Hudson, Brooklyn, Riley and Zoe. He also
leaves behind a number of lifelong friends with whom he shared many Coon Hollow
moments. Joe is survived by his sister, Wilma Horos of Newburgh. He is
predeceased by a sister, Kay Barki.oe was the ultimate outdoor sportsman, an
avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life. His pre-season hunting parties at
the cabin were legendary and attended by so many over the years. Joe was a
larger than life person, who was the ultimate entertainer. He was always
up for an adventure and a party. He had a love for Black Labradors, especially
his two lifelong companions, Hooker and Sam. A Memorial Service will be held in
Delray Beach and burying of his ashes in New York will take place in the spring.
Further details will be provided. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in
Joe's name may be made to The Center for Discovery, PO Box 840, Harris, NY
12742, where his granddaughter, Meredith Burlew, who held a special place in his
heart, attends school.
Joseph K. "Kal" Kissel entered into rest on December 21, 2016 at Delray Medical
Center, Delray Beach, FL. He was 71 years old. The only son of the late Helen
and Joseph Kissel, he was born in Newburgh, NY on March 21, 1945. He was a 1962
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Upon graduating, he began his career working
at Dupont in Newburgh and was a member of the U.S Army Reserves. He eventually
moved to Central Hudson, where he worked for over 30 years, retiring in 2003. He
was a lifelong member of the NRA and the Hamptonburgh Pheasant Preserve. He was
also a member of the Ellenville Elks Lodge #1971, and a founding member of "Coon
Hollow". He is survived by his wife, Patricia Riley Kissel, at home; by his two
daughters, Nancy Burlew (Kevin) of Newburgh and their children, granddaughters,
Meredith and Noelle Hope Burlew and Tara Intartaglia (William) of Bradenton, FL.
Additionally, he is survived by three stepchildren: Donna McNally of New York,
John Riley of Austin, TX and Peter Riley of Dallas,TX and step-grandchildren:
Ryan, Tyler, Peter, Joseph, Kaylyn, Hudson, Brooklyn, Riley and Zoe. He also
leaves behind a number of lifelong friends with whom he shared many Coon Hollow
moments. Joe is survived by his sister, Wilma Horos of Newburgh. He is
predeceased by a sister, Kay Barki.oe was the ultimate outdoor sportsman, an
avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life. His pre-season hunting parties at
the cabin were legendary and attended by so many over the years. Joe was a
larger than life person, who was the ultimate entertainer. He was always
up for an adventure and a party. He had a love for Black Labradors, especially
his two lifelong companions, Hooker and Sam. A Memorial Service will be held in
Delray Beach and burying of his ashes in New York will take place in the spring.
Further details will be provided. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in
Joe's name may be made to The Center for Discovery, PO Box 840, Harris, NY
12742, where his granddaughter, Meredith Burlew, who held a special place in his
heart, attends school.