William Robert Kiley III

After an 18-year battle with lung cancer, William Robert Kiley III (67) passed away surrounded by his family on March 26th, 2025. Bill, as he was known to his friends, is predeceased by his father, William Robert Kiley Jr. and his mother Muriel Kiley (Murray), his two older sisters, Kathleen Kiley and Sharon (Steven Sr.) Clock and one brother, Patrick Kiley. He is survived by his remaining siblings, Colleen Distefano, Maureen and (Frank) Kenney, Dennis and (Laurie) Kiley, Timothy and (Betsy) Kiley, and Gregory and (Kathleen) Kiley, and Eileen Brennan and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his loving wife Laurie Kiley (Beebe) and his two children Sarah Lynn Kiley (Eric Gadsby) and Robert William Kiley (Sarah Caitlin Kiley) and five adoring grandchildren, Levi William Kiley (12), Lucas Robert Kiley (10), Hannah Jane Kiley (8), Rosemary Lenore Gadsby (10) and John Abraham “Bram” Gadsby (7).  

Originally from East Islip, NY, Bill settled in upstate New York living his best years in the Town of Gates. An engineer by trade, Bill completed 37 years at Kodak/Kodak Alaris before retiring in 2022. He was very active and engaged in local politics and worked tirelessly on several political campaigns. His varied loves and interests in the outdoors, the Buffalo Bills, the New York Mets, local and national politics, science, philosophy, science fiction, theater, classic movies, and reading were all eclipsed by his great love for his grandchildren and the countless hours of time spent with them. In his own words, a life well lived. He will be dearly and forever missed.  

Calling hours will be from 5-7pm on Thursday, April 3rd at the James R. Gray Funeral Home located at 1530 Buffalo Rd. Rochester, NY. A memorial service will take place at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church located at 168 Spencerport Rd, Rochester NY 14606 at 11:15 am on Friday April 4th. Interment will be private. 

Donations or flower are welcome. Flowers can be accepted at the James R. Gray Funeral Home. Reflecting Bill’s varied interests, donations can be made to several organizations of importance to Bill’s heart: the Town of Gates Recreation Department, the Salvation Army, or the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.  

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