Gail Kish finally got her wings and went to walk with the angels on January 30, 2022, after a fighting a short difficult battle with metastatic uterine cancer. She was 72 years old.
Gail was born in Park Slope – Brooklyn, New York and she attended Bay Ridge High School and in her early years she eventually moved to Staten Island, New York.
In her children’s young years she was a homemaker and instilled in them the values which have made them the strong, caring and confident men that they are today. She eventually returned to the workforce as a Realtor, Interior decorator, and finally found a job that she was destined for and loved doing by caring for people. She was employed by Staten Island University Hospital as a Senior Patient Care Associate where she remained for 25 happy years until she passed away in CentraState Hospital surrounded by her loving family..
It would be wrong to say that Gail lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have broken, Gail stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. There was no quit in Gail just because she is no longer here, it doesn’t mean she lost her fight.
Gail is survived by her husband, Charles to whom she was married to for 52 years, her three sons Michael Kish (Wife-Rina Kish) Jackson NJ, Scott Kish (Wife Leigh Kish) Bessemer City NC, and Christopher Kish (Wife-Jaimee Kish) Freehold, NJ. She also was a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren Abigail, Noah and Greyson.
Cremation is Wednesday, February 2nd and a memorial service to follow at at Cherubini-McInerney Funeral Home located at 1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302 on Saturday, February 5th from 1pm to 4pm.
Service
Memorial Gathering
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, February 5, 2022
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Service
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, February 5, 20223:30pm
Melissa O’Byrne says
Dear Kish Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Gail for over 10 years at SIUH Recovery Room. Gail was a caring, thoughtful woman with a heart of gold. I always enjoyed our talks about life and family. Gail loved her family deeply and often expressed how much she cared about you all. She will be missed by her recovery room family. My deepest condolences to the Kish family. May you all find comfort in the memories and love that you shared.
Sincerely , Melissa O’Byrne
MARIA "ANDIE" AREZA RN says
My sincere condolence to Gail Kish’s family
I worked with Gail at Staten Island University Hospital many,many years
She was nice person
John Cosgriff says
We are very sorry for your loss, Our sincere condolences to the Kish family. May she Rest In Peace.
Linda says
Deepest condolences . I had the priveledge to work with Gail for most of her time working at SIUH in the PACU. Gail was truly a gift to our unit and she will be missed.
Dawn says
Rest in peace Gail. You will be missed by everyone. Spread your wings, fly high and protect us all. Until we meet again.
Dawn and Dale
Tim / Peggy Russell says
We just recently found out. Gail was a kind and caring soul. We would all like to extend our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Gail will remain in our thoughts and prayers as will your entire family. May she Rest In Peace .
Peg, Timmy and Meg