Obituary of Brian C. Kaleita

Brian C. Kaleita, 70, of State College, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born October 6th, 1947, on Long Island, NY, a son of Rose Ann Kaleita and the late George Kaleita. He graduated from Fordham University in 1968 and worked in state government until 2003. He was a real estate investor from 1978 until his death. Brian was a fearless fighter for the causes and principles he believed in, and a strong and faithful advocate for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Margo Kaleita, his daughters Amy Forbes and her husband, Greg, of Ames, IA, Susan Kaleita and her husband, John Moeller, of Tucson, AZ, and Maggie Kaleita of State College; three brothers, Bruce, Robert and Douglas Kaleita, and two precious granddaughters, Lilah and Celia Forbes. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Allison, and young son Steven. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Brian's great joy was his lake house, and he loved spending time there with his family. Friends will be received at 2 pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Our Lady of Victory, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College. Funeral Mass will be held at 3 pm on Friday following the visitation, with Monsignor Philip Saylor, and Father Neil Dadey concelebrating. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or the Gabriel Project/OLV, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801 Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.