Emil Kilianski, 81, of Lake Monticello passed away at Hospice House on Park Street in Charlottesville on Monday, June 29 after a lengthy illness. A funeral Mass was held on July 2, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Gerald Musuubire Celebrant. Emil retired from AT&T in 1996 after 42 years of service, moved to Virginia in 1998 and became a ‘Grey Fox’ golf member at the Lake. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Ester and three sons: Edward and wife Kim of Florida, New York, Eric and wife Cindy and granddaughter Caitlyn of Alabama and son Evan of New Jersey. Another granddaughter Angela lives in Germany. Thacker Brothers was in charge of funeral arrangements and if anyone wishes to remember Emil, please donate to Hospice of the Piedmont, Caring for Creatures or Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Company.