William Albert Kish '63
Brother • Class Of 1963
William Albert Kish
William Kish, a longtime resident of Sanibel, passed away on Sunday, November 11 at the age of 77.
Mr. Kish was the second son of the late William and Pauline (nee Daley) Kish. He was born on May 30, 1941 in Buffalo, NY.
Mr. Kish graduated from Clarkson University in 1963 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the Delta Epsilon Fraternity. After graduation he went to work for Rohm & Haas Company in Philadelphia, PA where he met his wife of 50 years. He started his own Building Development Company in 1972 and spent many years living in New Jersey before retiring to Sanibel Island, FL.
He enjoyed involvement in communities and organizations while serving on various boards and committees including Blair Academy, Panther Valley Ecumenical Church, Panther Valley Country Club, Clarkson Alumni Board, and was recipient of the University's most prestigious award, the Golden Knight. He served on the Turnover Committee for the Sanctuary Golf Club and the first Board of Governors. He was an Eagle Scout and an avid golfer having two holes-in-one. Of all of his accomplishments, Mr. Kish was most proud of his family. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, known to his grandchildren as PaPa. Mr. Kish is survived by his wife, Peggy; his son, William Kish, Jr.; two brothers, Elmer Kish, Gabe Kish; two grandchildren, Allison and William III.
Legacy Relations:
William A. Kish, Jr. ‘96 (Son)
Daniel E. Kish ‘88 (Cousin)
JoAnn Ratajczak ‘84 (Cousin)
It is with great sadness that I am forwarding you the news I recieved this morning about the passing of Bill Kish ‘63. A wonderful guy and a “founding” voice to build a student center and hockey arena in a common facility when the concept was first discussed (for Cheel) at an Alumni Council meeting in Montreal in the late 1980’s. Bill will be missed.. please keep Peggy and the Kish family in your thoughts.
Don R. Dangremond
Sad news.
Bill fought a long courageous battle with cancer.
Bob Birrell