Father John T. Kielb, longtime pastor of Precious Blood Parish, Monmouth Beach, died March 27. He was 64.

Funeral arrangements will begin April 3 with the Rite of Reception of the Body will at 4 p.m. in Precious Blood Church, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach. Viewing hours will continue until 7:30 at which time Evening Prayers will be recited.

On April 4, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Father Kielb was born April 10, 1948, in Bayonne. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Bayonne, and Marist High School, Bayonne. He prepared for the priesthood in Seton Hal University, South Orange, and St. Vincent College and Seminary, Latrobe, Pa., from where he earned a bachelor of arts and master of divinity degrees. He was ordained a priest May 17, 1975, by Bishop George W. Ahr in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

As associate pastor, Father Kielb served in Sacred Heart Parish, South Amboy; St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold; St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro, and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Mercerville. He was named temporary administrator of Precious Blood Parish in July, 1989, and two months later was named pastor. Father Kielb remained there as pastor until his retirement in 2011.

Other positions Father Kielb held included serving as a priest with the Engaged Encounter Team and on the Diocesan Continuing Education of Priests Committee.

In retirement, Father Kielb lived in Villa Vianney, the diocesan facility for retired priests.

Father Kielb was predeceased by his parents, Anne M. and John Kielb, and brother, Thomas. He is survived by his uncle, John Sieczkowski of Arizona and several cousins.

Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.