John “Big Jack” Kielar, a resident of Tarrytown for 38 years died February 20, 2010 at the age of 60. Jack was born in Frankfort, Germany on May 22, 1949. He attended The Citadel. In 1972, he married Marie Fitzgerald in Transfiguration Church and they settled in Tarrytown where they have raised their family. He worked for Siemens Financial Services in Iselin, NJ.

Jack will be remembered for his great love of his family, especially his wife and daughters. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and an avid golfer. Because of his love of golf, he introduced many people to the game including his wife.

Jack is survived by his loving wife Marie as well as his adored daughters Kerry (Chris) Tropeano of Brooklyn and Megan Kielar of Tarrytown. He is also survived by his sister Christine (John) Flynn of Rye, his nephew Matthew Flynn and his mother-in-law Mary Fitzgerald.

Visitation will be at Coffey Funeral Home on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9PM. His Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at Transfiguration Church at 10:00 with interment to follow in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.