OBITUARY

Mildred T Kiefer

4/7/1937 – 9/13/2025

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Mildred T. Kiefer (née Alvino), wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on September 13th in Connecticut. Preceded in death by husband, Richard, parents Margaret and Joseph Alvino, and nine brothers and sisters, she will be remembered for her laughter, sense of humor, caring, generous spirit, her love of Christmas, and the NY Yankees. Born in 1937 in Franklin Square, NY, “Mille” dedicated her life to family. They were her love and her legacy. She will be missed deeply by her children: Richard and spouse Judith, of Wantagh, NY; Colleen (Kiefer) Forrest and spouse David of Temple, NH; Kenneth and spouse Lisa, of East Northport, NY, and Doreen Kiefer-Kopecky and spouse Tomas Kopecky, of Waterbury, CT. Grammy is survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-children: Kellie (Forrest) DiLoreto, of Peterborough, NH; Matthew Forrest, Andrew Forrest and partner Britta Leonard of Lakewood, CO; Rebecca Forrest of Dublin, NH; Christine and partner Matt Watts of South Lyon, MI; Daniel Forrest of Temple, NH; Joseph and Caitlyn of Medford, NY; Julia and partner Tristan Cruz of Levitown, NY; Isabella and Simon Kopecky, of Waterbury, CT, and great-children, Manny DiLoreto and Olin and Freya Forrest. To her countless nieces and nephews, Aunt Dee is thought of as a cherished light and open door, and she leaves her footprints on their hearts.

Viewing will be at Wantagh Abbey, 3374 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY, Thursday, 9/18, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Mass will be held on Friday, 9/19, 10 am, St. Frances De Chantal RC Church, Wantagh, NY, followed by a Christian burial at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY, where she will be laid to perpetual rest with her beloved husband.

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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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FUNERAL MASS

10:00 am
Friday, September 19, 2025
St. Frances de Chantal
1309 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, New York  11793
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FINAL RESTING PLACE

Friday, September 19, 2025
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, New York 11933
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in the care of

Wantagh Abbey
Wantagh, NY 11793
516-785-0312