James Robert Kieley, age 80, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Kieley and Lena (Bottone) Kieley and was born on December 17, 1942 in Derby. He dedicated three years of loyal service to the United States Navy from 1960-1963. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Art. He worked at Sikorsky Aircraft for over 30 years in Stratford. He was an avid artist and antique dealer. Private services will be held in the future.