Gerard B. Kelly

January 4, 1933 - February 18, 2024

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visitation

Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-882-8200 |

Wednesday 2/21, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Gerard can be made to:

Gerald Ryan Outreach Center
1434 Straight Path
Wyandanch, NY 11798.

cemetery

St. John Nepomucene Cemetery
1140 Locust Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716

Thursday 2/22

mass

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church

1434 Straight Path

Wyandanch, New York 11798

631-643-7568 |

Thursday 2/22, 10:00 am

Gerard B. Kelly of Amityville, NY formerly of Massapequa Park, NY and Oakdale, NY, passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 91 surrounded by his family. Devoted son of the late Kathleen Kelly McCarthy, John F. Kelly and John J. McCarthy. Beloved husband of Agnes C. Kelly. Pre-deceased by his wife Mary Teresa Kelly. Loving father of John (Kim), Eileen, Kathleen Cassidy, Bernard, Teresa Kelle (Edward), Colleen Seibert (Jerry), and the late Gerard T. (Allison). Loving stepfather of Margaret Quitas, Kathleen Chessey, Rosemary Pratt, Agnes Semington and the late Martin Mullaly. Cherished Grandfather of twelve Grandchildren and six Great Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Gerald Ryan Outreach Center 1434 Straight Path Wyandanch, NY 11798.

Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-882-8200 | Map

Wednesday 2/21, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Gerard can be made to:

Gerald Ryan Outreach Center
1434 Straight Path
Wyandanch, NY 11798.

St. John Nepomucene Cemetery
1140 Locust Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716

Thursday 2/22

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church

1434 Straight Path

Wyandanch, New York 11798

631-643-7568 | Map

Thursday 2/22, 10:00 am

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Condolences to all of the Kelly "kids" and their families and to dear Agnes. Myself and my family have been lucky enough to know the Kellys since we first became neighbors in 1960. Gary (always Mr. Kelly to me!) was a man of convictions and a devoted family man and someone who maintained his friendship with my parents through the rest of their lives. Even though my parents moved 3,000 miles away thirty years ago they all made sure to stay in touch and visit each other while they were still able. I'm glad I was able to accompany my mom for a visit to see Gary and Agnes in 2019. Rest well, Mr. Kelly.

Gary and Agnes two earthly souls who found each other in saving grace on the stairway to heaven. Faith , devotion and a calm presence who always had a quick quip and a smile. God bless

Dearest Agnes I just read Fr. Bill’s memo on the passing of Gary. I grieve for and with you and deeply regret that I will be out of the country for his funeral. But I am with you in spirit, for sure. Gary was a lion for justice. I will never forget his roar which the world so needed and benefitted from so profoundly. I still recall one of the first meetings I ran when I started at Catholic Charities. I was telling the group how we need to make Catholic Social Teaching palatable for the people in the pews. Gary warned me not to “ dumb down” our justice teachings. I carry his message with me to this day. I so revere my memories of him and you in the work I do and we did together. Rest in peace Gary Kelly, Lion of Justice. You fought the good fight, you ran the race. What you did for the least of His brothers and sisters, you did for Him. Love Dick

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