Obituary of Walter John Kilcheski

Walter John Kilcheski, 84, of Hammonton passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Galloway. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a resident of Hammonton for over 47 years. Mr. Kilcheski was an air technician jet mechanic and life systems support supervisor for the U. S. Air Force for 25 years. After his retirement from the U.S. Air Force he went to work at Bally Park Place in Atlantic City for 12 years in their security department. Mr. Kilcheski served in the United States Army Air Force as a Tech. Sgt. and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also served in the Air National Guard in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, the Mullica Jaycees, where he served as president, past president and secretary; the Mullica Twp. ambulance squad where he served as treasurer; he was a former secretary of the Air Force Association in Pomona and a member of their bowling league. Mr. Kilcheski also served as Director of the Welfare Board and Director of civil defense disaster control in Mullica Twp. His hobby was collecting and displaying his many Lionel trains for family and friends to enjoy, a hobby he truly loved doing. He is predeceased by his daughter, Mary Ann Kilcheski. Mr. Kilcheski is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Frances Ann Kilcheski (nee Voroscak); his daughters, Mary Frances (Kelly); Susan Ann (Joseph); his sister, Joan C. (Michael) his stepsisters, Renee (James); Marie; his stepbrother, Thomas (Barbara); his step grandchildren, Ryan and Emilee and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial Donations may be made to the Disabled American Vets.