The Daily Journal, Vineland NJ Thursday April 8 & 9, 2010


Charles 'Al' Kille, 81
President, CEO of Tech Glass Inc.
Charles 'Al' Kille, 81, of Vineland passed away Monday afternoon,
April 5, 2010, at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center of
Vineland. Al was born and raised in Newfield and was a longtime Vineland
city resident. He was the son of the late Charles and Beatrice (Beckett)
Kille. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jeanette Kille Bishop and Marian
Kille Luisi. Al worked in the glass industry for most of his life. In
1969, Al, Rex Gary and Bob Walsh started Glastron Inc.  Until his death,
he served as president and CEO of Tech Glass Inc.  Al loved his work
at Glastron and Tech Glass. He considered his employees as extended
family. He was a member of the North Italy Beneficial Association and was
a former Jaycee. He loved sports, from basketball, baseball, football,
golf and tennis to bowling. He received a football scholarship to Temple
University, from which he graduated with his degree. At the time, he
held the record for the longest punt.  Al also was a U.S. Army veteran,
who served as a military policeman. He was a loving husband, and enjoyed
spending time with his children and grandchildren of whom he was very
proud. In addition, one of his favorite pastimes was having lunch and
chatting with his dear friends.  He is survived by his wife, Loretta
(Sokowski); two daughters, Lisa (Tom) Ruggieri and Tina Kille; two
grandchildren, Dominick and Kristen Ruggieri; as well as several nieces
and nephews; two stepchildren, Terri (Chris) Dompert and Mark Stein; and
three stepgrandchildren, Ayla, Christopher and Jana Dompert. A memorial
funeral service will be conducted at 2p.m. Monday at Newfield United
Methodist Church, Columbia and Elmo avenues, Newfield, where relatives
and friends will be received from 1 to 2p.m. Burial will be at Rose
Hill Cemetery in Newfield.  For those who wish, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave.,
N.W., Washington, DC 20004.  To e-mail condolences and/or tributes,
visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com.