Douglas Jacob Kissel, 72, of Philadelphia and Lansdale, Pa., died March 31, 2021, in Philadelphia.
He was born March 9, 1949, in Lansdale to Jacob Holsinger Kissel and Theresa Marie (Malack) Kissel.
He graduated from Archmere Academy in 1967 and received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his MBA and Jurisprudence Doctorate from Syracuse University.
He served as Altar Boy at St Stanislaus Church in Lansdale and achieved Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
He became Vice President, Business Development at Scotlandyard Security Services in Philadelphia (1996-2021) and worked as an independent consultant (1991-2021).
He also served as Vice President, Development and Quality Assurance, at Connection Training Services (1996–2011) and as Director at Land Title Institutes of Virginia and Maryland.
Douglas was a diehard Philadelphia sports fan, especially proud of his Eagles. He was an avid pet lover and will be missed by his cats and his sister’s Golden Retrievers.
He is survived by one sister, Barbara (Kissel) Hujsa and her husband, Stephen, Delaware; nieces, Alison Herring, Tobyhanna, Pa., and Amanda Hujsa, Nokesville, Va.; Nephew, Michael Hujsa, Bethlehem, Pa.; cousins; Lifelong friends, Nancy and Nathan Carr-Whealey, Jean Falter and children, John and Rozalyn Forry, and his work family at Scotlandyard Securities.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob Kissel, 1989, and Theresa (Malack) Kissel (1992)
Grave site services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at St. Stanislaus (Old) Cemetery, Please use 3rd Street entrance off Lansdale Avenue. Bishop Delroy Oakley will be among the officiants.
Donations in Douglas’s memory can be made to
Pennsylvania SPCA
350 E. Erie St,
Philadephia, PA 19134
or your favorite Pet Rescue.
Last time Amanda and I saw Doug was summer before last at St Stanislaus Festival. He was with Nancy and having a great time in the beer garden listening to music. So glad we saw him them. He was always so nice to be around and am sorry we were not able to spend more time together. I know he is with your parents, Chuck and all of our loved ones that have gone before. Rest in peace Doug.
Doug was always smiling and pleasant. He loved attending family events. He will be truly missed, but is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Jane & Lorenzo Manca