Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral.

Candle

In Loving Memory

Kilfoy, Lawrence Bryan

November 2, 1938 - July 1, 2023

Lawrence Bryan Kilfoy, 84, died peacefully July 1, 2023,at his home in Columbia, IL.

He was born to the late Bryan M. and Florence (née Heger) Kilfoy on November 2, 1938 in St. Louis, MO.

 

He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1963 and worked in various management positions. In 1978, he received his MBA from Pepperdine University and reached the executive level.

He had a firm belief in education. His children; Bryan C., is a graduate of Pepperdine University and daughter Ashley, a graduate, cum laude, of University of Southern California.

 

His career moved his family from St. Louis, MO, to California, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Returning to the St. Louis area when selling his interest in a company he helped found.

 

A member of the Marine Corps League, South St. Louis Detachment #183,

Larry joined the Marine Corps upon graduation from high school. He followed the example of his brothers, Robert and James, who both served in WWII.

 

Larry traveled extensively for work, including: the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Austria.

Upon retiring he traveled with his wife to: New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Italy, Greece and Ireland.

 

Larry had many interests, especially deep sea fishing and big game hunting. As a member of Safari Club International, he hunted in New Zealand and on safari in South Africa.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Ramona (née Westbrook) Kilfoy of 51 years; son Bryan (Rebecca) Kilfoy of Pennsylvania; daughter Ashley (Jon Tomas “J.T.) Campanella of California. Grandchildren; Lauren, Sarah and Sean Kilfoy; Kaiden and Maeve Campanella. A nephew, nieces, cousins and many friends.

 

A special thank you to the staff of Breeze Hospice, Swansea, IL. Especially nurses; Patricia, Amy, Sheila and CNA-Maya.

 

SERVICES:  It was Larry’s wish to be cremated. Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road on Friday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. until Celebration of Life service at 12:30 p.m.  Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Condolences

Leave a Comment