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John was the grandson and grandnephew of the inventors of the Klieglight. After years of international travel with his parents and sisters, he took the lead of the iconic Kliegl Brothers in New York, following the tragic death of his father. He ushered that company through the years, and enjoyed his retirement.
A life-long outdoors man, there was nothing he loved more than a long walk in the woods with his favorite children, his dogs. He is predeceased by his father, Herbert Kliegl, his mother, Ruth Bungay Kliegl, and his sisters Patricia Ann Nagele and Joan Bungay Turley. He is survived by his sons Robert and John III, daughter Karen, and cherished granddaughter, Hailey, who are all quite sure he is having a great time right now looking down at them from above with his wife, Sue, and the dogs who he lost along the way. A memorial will be held at a later date in the summer of next year in Haines Falls, NY. Condolences can be posted on the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home website at http://astonbasagicfuneralhome.com/condolences/john-h-kliegl-ii
12 Comments
William Palsgraf
10/28/2021 05:52:14 pm
He was like my 2ND father and we will miss all his great stories of ELkA PARK
Judi Walker
10/29/2021 09:42:20 pm
Billy and Maria, thank you both so much for all the sacrifices you made and the great care you took of Uncle John. I know my mother was very happy that you were right there with him. I know this hits you both hard and I am so sorry. With much gratitude, Judi
Judi Walker
10/29/2021 09:47:07 pm
Billy and Maria, thank you so much for the years of sacrifice and love that you gave Uncle John. My mother was comforted that you were right there to take care of him. I know this loss hits you both hard, and I am very sorry. My love goes out to you. With much gratitude, Judi
William Palsgraf
11/2/2021 12:58:58 pm
Thank you
Toni Vulaj
11/10/2021 09:43:42 am
May he Rest In Peace.
Maria Palsgraf
10/28/2021 05:54:56 pm
Loved him like he was my father
hailey
10/28/2021 10:44:49 pm
I love and miss him very much, he was such a great grandfather. I remember building plastic bottle boats with him, I keep this happy memory with me.
The Freeley Family
10/29/2021 10:15:27 am
John was our friend and neighbor in Forest Hills and Elka Park. We were so lucky to be able to buy our cottage from him 41 years ago!
Judi Walker
10/29/2021 09:52:35 pm
Johnny, Bobby and Karen, Sending you all huge hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. All of our loss. Your dad was a good man and will be missed by many. Lots of love to you.
Paul Vincent
11/1/2021 12:35:18 pm
I have fond memories of Kliegl Bros and John. I worked there briefly in the 1970’s and learned a ton. I especially enjoyed finding John in the light lab at the end of the day working on an optical design(analog) for Abe Fader or some other NY lighting consultant or designer. He seemed to be in his element during those times.
Bob Horowitz
11/3/2021 11:10:18 am
I met John about 40 years ago when my company was a supplier of
Jack & Judy Sommer
11/8/2021 02:25:22 pm
Dear John, Bobby & Karen, Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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