Violet S. Kiamie

Scotch Plains, NJ — Violet S. Kiamie, 93, a Scotch Plains, NJ resident for 51 years, died comfortably in her home on February 18, 2021.

 Violet was born Feb. 18, 1928 in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Deeb and Sadie Keamy, immigrants from Lebanon. She had two brothers, Frederick and Mitchell D. Keamy (deceased), and was deeply devoted to her family, especially her nieces and nephews, for whom she served as their godmother.

Violet spent her early adult years working in various capacities in the professional world, including stints as a bookkeeper and a secretary at Western Electric. 

Violet married William Kiamie of Cranford, NJ on November 23, 1963.

After spending many years primarily as a homemaker, where she raised two children, Violet went back to work in the office of an OB/GYN in Summit, NJ.

Aside, from her devotion to her family and career, Violet enjoyed many activities, including going to the YMCA in Scotch Plains, walking, and in the summer, swimming at Nomahegan Swim and Tennis Club in Westfield.

She is survived by her husband, William Kiamie; her daughter Kimberly A. Kiamie, her husband Ross Marshall and son Michael of Westfield, NJ; and son William J. Kiamie of Scotch Plains, NJ.

She will be buried after a private service at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org// and Cure Alzheimer's https://curealz.org. 
 

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