Bruce John Kalil
September 11, 1960 - January 22, 2019
Bruce John Kalil, 58, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.Born in Methuen, MA, he was the son of Alfred Kalil and Joan (Scannell) Kalil. After moving to Manchester, NH in 1967, Bruce graduated from Manchester Memorial High School in 1978 and received his BS from Plymouth State University and his MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.After teaching US history at Trinity High School, Bruce worked at his family's business, Derry Wayside Furniture. He was also an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at SNHU.In 2011, Bruce move to Salt Lake City, Utah working for both Bayer Healthcare and Boston Heart Diagnostics.Bruce loved the great outdoors, fly fishing, hiking in Yellowstone National Park and especially riding his Harley.He is survived by his wife, Vickie (Schwartz) of 30 years, his two sons, Matthew of Salt Lake City, Utah and Dylan of Park City, Utah, his parents, Alfred and Joan Kalil of Bedford, NH, his brothers David Kalil and family of Stowe, VT and Jeffrey Kalil and his family of Bedford, NH.
In Loving Memory
Love you both more than the tongue can tell!
Susan M Matyiku
Jupiter, FL
Bruce was a true gentleman, and in every measure courageous and determined and inspirational. Our deepest sympathies to Vicki and the boys. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edward Zabawski
Londonderry, NH
Vicki, Matt and Dylan Our deepest condolences to your family. Fred & Susan
Fred Matyiku
Jupiter, FL
You all are in my heart and prayers. May love and light surround you as you go through this transition. I will always remeber his wonderful smile amd his friendly demeanor. Much love.ðð»
Caryn Lyn Steliga-Griffith
Powhatan, VA
Dear Vickie, Matthew and Dylan: Thinking of you. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. Our sincerest condolences to you all. Thoughts and prayers.
Bill, Leticia, Jessica and Michael
Hooksett, NH
Vickie, Matthew & Dylan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We are so very sorry for your loss, but know Bruce is finally at rest from a long and courageous battle. We love you and are here for you! Joanne and Tim Dow
Joanne Dow
Manchester, NH
To the Kalil family, Through this difficult time know the heartfelt concern and sympathy that goes out to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Nancy and Alex Vailas
Nancy Vailas
New Castle, NH
Growing up I always loved visiting my âUncle Bruceâ and âAunt Vickiâ and even years after finding out we werenât actually related, your family will always be my family. Iâll always have those memories of my loving uncle
Kayla Parker
Fort Myers, Fl
Vicky, Mathew, and Dillon, What a fighter he was, our condolences go out to all of you. I lost my dad at 54, and I know how bad it feels. You all can be assured that he is looking down at all of you with his favorite guitarist Jerry singing one more Saturday Night, Eyes of the world, He's Gone, Broke down Palace, The Wheel, and all the rest of his favorites. He might be gone but he will NEVER be forgotten. Will always Luv you Man!!
Schmidtchen Family
Auburn, NH
Vicki, Matt and Dylan. Bruce was a good man and brother. His Mom use to call me her fourth son. I will always remember him as my best friend. I am heartbroken that he is gone.
Gary Blant
nan, nan
Vicki, Matthew and Dillon. I had the privilege of having Bruce as a teacher and coach at Trinity high school and became a great friend over the years since. He was wonderful man and he will be missed deeply. My condolences to your whole family.
Larry Ecklund
Manchester, NH
I first met Bruce at Trinity HS. He approached me to ask if I needed an a volunteer coach on my FB staff. That started a great relationship. He was great teacher coach. Trinity was fortunate to have him. He was a positive influence to his students and FB players that he coached. Nancy and I send our deepest sympathies to you Vicky and the boys
Jack Gati
Manchester, NH
I am so proud of the battle Coach Kalil fought for his health. I had him as a teacher and a coach in two different sports at Trinity High School and have very fond memories of those times in and out of the classroom. My prayers are with his family. Heaven got a good one but way to early.
Sal Lucido
Atlanta, GA
Vicki, Matthew and Dillon. I too had the privilege of having Bruce as a teacher at Trinity high school. Your Dad/Husband was so young as I recall, just out of college. He was wonderful and thoughtful teacher. He will be missed. My condolences to your whole family during this difficult time. Eric Gagne Alpharetta, Ga
Eric Gagne
Alpharetta, GA
Vicki, Matt and Dylan, Youth hockey seems like a life time ago. I felt honored that Bruce brought his beloved shepherd to us for care. Take comfort in the fond memories and the legacy of a wonderful family man. Fondly, The Richards Family
Mark Richards
LONGS, SC
Coach was an incredible guy and a great influence in my life while a student at Trinity. I remember him asking me if I would be interested in competing for the State Championship in Cross Country Skiing and I told him I never ski'd cross country before.... He told me I'd be perfect and have no problem... If I didn't finish last, I finished close to last but I finished and that was only because of him! He taught me that we are capable of more than we think we are. That was on of many lessons I learned from coach. May your great memories comfort you in this time of loss and know that he's left such a positive impact on his community! Love, Brian Moses
Brian Moses
Hollis, NH
So sorry to hear about Bruce. May he rest in peace.
Shelley Andrews
Merrimack, NH
I was saddened by the loss of Mr Kalil. He was a great teacher and a positive soul in this world. He was always available to talk to, whether it was subject related or some other topic. My heart goes out to his family, especially to his wife of 30 years. May you find comfort during these trying times. Blessings... Ginger Scully
Virginia Scully
Exeter, NH
To Bruceâs Family, it was such a delight to work with Bruce at Bayer Diabetes Care. In our Orientation Training (which was incredibly tough) Bruce was the only person in the class of 20+ to receive a perfect score! We were all so proud of him and he was so incredibly gracious and humble. Bruce was a wonderful person to work with- genuine, sharp and self motivated. His dedication to his family is clear in my memory of our conversations together. To his wife, sons and relatives, May your memories bring you some small comfort in your loss. Most Sincerely, Chris Evans, National Account Manager, Ascensia Diabetes Care ( formerly Bayer Diabetes Care)
Chris Evans
Coronado, CA
Dear Vickie, Matthew and Dyan. What an amazing bigger than life husband, father and friend to so many. This world will never be the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. How blessed and thankful he came into our lives and knowing that he is at peace and painfree helps us cope with this unbearable grief . Love, Greg, Lisa, Tyler and Blake Cornellier Hooksett NH
Lisa Cornellier
Hooksett, NH
So very sorry to learn of Bruceâs passing. My sincere condolences to his family....MTSND.
Dan Shattuck
Windham, NH
To the Kalil family; We were so sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. He was a very good man and fought hard until the end. Still have fond memories of him "tolerating" me hanging around with Jeff when we were younger and his kind words when my parents were ill much later. At least he is no longer in pain and hopefully doing all the things he loved to do. Will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joe, Allison, John and James
Joe Wichert
Manchester, NH
Sending my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Kalil family during this difficult time. I had the pleasure and privilege of working w Bruce during our time at Bayer Healthcare. His always positive and engaging personality resulted in many conversations about youth sports (as my younger children were just at the onset of the youth sports journey), the northeast, the trek to Salt Lake, hiking and family. What a wonderful person, father, husband and colleague. May he rest in peace and remain with you through your many years and memories together.
Adryann Pemrick
Saratoga Springs, NY
Dear Vickie, Mat, Dylan, Auntie Joan, Uncle Al, David and Jeffrey, I know you must be feeling unspeakable sorrow. Bruce had the kindest eyes and sweetest soul. I am beseeching Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton, the patron Saint of Grief to be with you all in your pain and suffering... Always in my Heart âCuzâ..ðð
Carla Longo
Manchester, NH
Dear Vickie, Matthew and Dylan, in the time we were colleagues at Boston Heart, Bruce established himself as a compassionate and thoughtful father, outdoorsman, sports fan, sales representative and friend. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Godspeed.
McCormick Family
Raleigh, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. I know that he will be greatly missed. the candles have been lit and prayers always for the peace that is his now. the angels have taken him home where he will be in no pain. with my love. Cousin Pat
Patricia Jurdi
Miami, Fl
Deepest sympathy to His family! In our thoughts and prayers!
Scott Ives
Dunbarton, NH