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President of J.F. Kiely Construction Co. Honored as 2012 Irishman of the Year

SPRING LAKE, N.J., April 3, 2012 — The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore bestowed its 2012 Irishman of the Year Award upon John M. Kiely, President of J.F. Kiely Construction Co. Each year the award is presented to an individual who by word and deed has shown outstanding devotion to the United States and great pride in their Irish Heritage. Two other awards that evening were presented, including The Order of St. Brendan Award and The Commodore John Barry Award to Patrick J. McGowan and Vice Admiral Joseph Maguire, USN (ret.) respectively. This was the 39th annual dinner and awards ceremony hosted at Doolans Shore Club in Spring Lake. Three hundred eighty five gentlemen in black ties gathered to recognize the honorees and raise money for college bound students of Irish Heritage.

"I am sure I can speak for Pat McGowan of McGowan Builders and myself when I say that it is truly an honor to share the evening being honored by The Friendly Sons in the presence of Vice Admiral Joseph Maguire," said John M. Kiely, President of J.F. Kiely Construction Co.

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore was founded in 1973 to provide social and recreational opportunities for its members.

J.F. Kiely Construction Co. is a regional family-owned utility construction business specializing in the installation of natural gas, water, sewer and electric. Employing over 300 Union and management employees, J.F. Kiely Construction Co. serves major utility customers such as New Jersey Natural Gas Co, South Jersey Industries and American Water Works. To learn more about J.F. Kiely Construction Co., please visit http://www.JFKIELY.com.

Contact:
James Pagano
Director of Marketing
J.F. Kiely Construction Co.
700 McClellan Street
Long Branch, NJ 07740
732-222-4400
Website: http://www.JFKIELY.com

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