David M. Kelly

1961 - 2021

David M. Kelly obituary, 1961-2021, Clifton Park, NY

BORN

1961

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route 9

Clifton Park, New York

David Kelly Obituary

Kelly, David M. CLIFTON PARK David M. Kelly, 60 of Vista Court, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York City after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 24, 1961, in Buffalo, and was the son of the late John "Jack" and Lois Kelly II. He was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, class of 1979 and attended SUNY Oswego. David had been a home builder and remodeler, having worked for multiple local builders. He was a loyal Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees fan. He loved playing golf, boating, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time in the Adirondacks with family and friends. He was the cherished husband of Cheryl Anderson Kelly, whom he married on September 28, 1985; amazing father of Elissa M. (Steven) Meditz of East Northport, N.Y. and Megan C. (Thomas "TJ") Toteno of Charlotte, N.C.; dear brother of John P. (Maureen) Kelly of Pine Beach, N.J. and Timothy A. (Kristina) of Apex, N.C.; loving grandfather of Riley Meditz; and beloved uncle to several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 30, at 11 a.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rte. 9, Clifton Park. Calling hours will be from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 414238, Boston, MA, 02241-4238 or online at themmrf.org. Donations may also be made to: NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, Route 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 or online at newyorkoncology.com then use the "donate" button at the top right of the page. For online condolences, please visit Gordoncemerickfuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 26, 2021.
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To the family of Dave Kelly- I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to all. So sad, too young... think of all the great memories together which will live in your heart forever....

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September 27, 2021

Will miss you brother. Hunting camp memories forever.

Tom and Tammy Holmes

September 25, 2021

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29

Calling hours

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Sep

29

Calling hours

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route Nine, Clifton Park, NY

Sep

29

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Sep

29

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route Nine, Clifton Park, NY

Sep

29

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route Nine, Clifton Park, NY

Sep

30

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Sep

30

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route Nine, Clifton Park, NY

Sep

30

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route Nine, Clifton Park, NY

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