Hyde Park - Leroy William Kilmer Jr., 78, a longtime area resident, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his son's home in Hyde Park.

Born October 29, 1946, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was the son of the late LeRoy William Kilmer Sr. and Lucille Laura Lavigne Kilmer.

Leroy worked for Royal Carting in Hopewell Junction for thirty years until his retirement.

His hobbies included snowmobiling and restoring cars, anything from a vintage classic to a muscle car.

Mr. Kilmer was predeceased by his first wife, Helen G. Kilmer (née Wagner), in 2005. On April 26, 2006, in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Theresa M. Welsh. Mrs. Kilmer survives at home.

Leroy loved spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, LeeAnn Lovejoy (Lawrence) of Staatsburg, Tammy Hoffman (Ralph) of Hyde Park, Leroy R. Kilmer (Frances Osborne) of Highland, Chester Kilmer of Hyde Park, Michael Kilmer of Delhi, Mary Williams (Charles Williams Jr.) of Saugerties, and Thomas Kilmer (Danielle) of Hyde Park; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his siblings, Anna Yanavich of Connecticut, and Billy Hopkins, Corrie Archambault, Lottie Swafford, Sheila Gray, and Gloria Morse, all of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his first wife and parents, he was predeceased by his son, Leroy Kilmer III; grandson, Gregory Michael Kilmer; granddaughter, Krystal Kilmer; great-grandson, Trey Wolven; two sisters, Cecilia Kilmer and Judy Miller; and his step-mother, Shirley Kilmer.

He also had a close relationship with his sister-in-law, Jean McArthur, and her husband, Yancy, of Hyde Park.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside services and burial of his ashes will take place at a later date in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Rte. 9G, Hyde Park.

In lieu of flowers, the Kilmer family respectfully requests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 (www.heart.org) or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 (www.diabetes.org).

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Leroy's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.