Edward Francis “Eddie or Red” Kelly. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1925 to James and Mary Florence Kelly. Died July 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Beryl (Regel) Kelly, his wife of 70 years.
Devoted father of Timothy (Virginia), Kevin (Kathleen), Eileen, Paul and Margaret (Mark Curley). Grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Devoted brother to his 13 siblings including those surviving him Eleanor, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann and Robert. Brother-in-law to Joanne Kelly and Chet Green. An Uncle and Godfather of many nieces and nephews.
A member of the Greatest Generation, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a long serving member of St. Rose of Lima Parish and served as an usher for over 40 years. He cheered for the New York Giants, Navy and Notre Dame football teams as well as the Brooklyn Dodgers and then New York Mets. He thanks the aides that looked after him and Beryl over the last few years.
A funeral mass at St. Rose of Lima will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Eye Institute to support Macular Degeneration research.
Edward Francis “Eddie or Red” Kelly. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1925 to James and Mary Florence Kelly. Died July 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Beryl (Regel) Kelly, his wife of 70 years. Devoted father of Timothy (Virginia), Kevin (Kathleen), Eileen, Paul and Margaret (Mark Curley). Grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 1 greatContinue Reading
Edward Francis “Eddie or Red” Kelly. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1925 to James and Mary Florence Kelly. Died July 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Beryl (Regel) Kelly, his wife of 70 years.
Devoted father of Timothy (Virginia), Kevin (Kathleen), Eileen, Paul and Margaret (Mark Curley). Grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Devoted brother to his 13 siblings including those surviving him Eleanor, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann and Robert. Brother-in-law to Joanne Kelly and Chet Green. An Uncle and Godfather of many nieces and nephews.
A member of the Greatest Generation, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a long serving member of St. Rose of Lima Parish and served as an usher for over 40 years. He cheered for the New York Giants, Navy and Notre Dame football teams as well as the Brooklyn Dodgers and then New York Mets. He thanks the aides that looked after him and Beryl over the last few years.
A funeral mass at St. Rose of Lima will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Eye Institute to support Macular Degeneration research.
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Nancy Gehret left a message on July 20, 2020:
Our prayers are with you.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Craig and Carole Peterson left a message on July 18, 2020:
We offer you our sincere condolences and will remember Ed in our prayers. We have fond memories of Ed and Beryl through family events over the years. We hope this quote provides some comfort: “Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” – Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Nancy Gehret left a message on July 20, 2020:
Our prayers are with you.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Craig and Carole Peterson left a message on July 18, 2020:
We offer you our sincere condolences and will remember Ed in our prayers. We have fond memories of Ed and Beryl through family events over the years. We hope this quote provides some comfort: “Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” – Robert Louis Stevenson.
Massapequa Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.