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Gerald Kelly Obituary
Gerald Edward Kelly, age 76 entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2022 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Jo B. Southworth Kelly. Gerald was born in Bridgeport on January 2, 1946, son of the late Robert Kelly Sr. of Scotland and Marie (Shannon) Kelly of Bridgeport. Gerald attended Maplewood Junior High and Bassick High School (1963). After high school, he attended Butler Business School. After graduation Gerald, met James Scalo who hired him to work at the American Agency where he spent the next 55 years until the time of his passing. Along with his wife, he is survived by his brother, Robert Kelly, Jr and his wife Sharon, his sister-in-law Sara Southworth Weir and her husband Christopher, and his brother-in-law Edward Southworth, 3rd. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins, grand nephews and grand nieces. The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd. Shelton is entrusted with the arrangements. A memorial mass will be held at St. Augustine's Cathedral, Bridgeport at a future time and date yet to be determined.
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Lisa J Landone
April 24, 2023
Jerry your many kindnesses your sacrifices your goodness follow you in Heaven and resound here on earth THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU MAKE HIS FACE SHINE UPON AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU WE love you Janet and Lisa Landone
Velez Family
January 5, 2023
Mr. Kelly has been doing our taxes for over 40 years. It is heart breaking to hear of his passing. He was a very pleasant man who always took your calls. My heart goes out to his family for this loss.
Diane Audette
January 4, 2023
Gerry was a kind and thoughtful man who did my tax returns for 43 years. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
Theresa Chavis
May 4, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Chavis Family
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Dutkanicz Family
May 3, 2022
We were so saddened and grieved to learn of Gerry's sudden passing. He was a kind and wonderful neighbor and will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Joann and the entire Kelly family. May his memory be eternal.
Kathryn Conway
May 3, 2022
Uncle Gerry I will cherish the memories of cape cod and the family renting all the cabins and no picnic will be the same with out the red Sox and new York Yankees busting I love you and will miss you I know your with our grandparents your niece kathy
Alba Williams
May 2, 2022
So sorry to hear about Mr. Kelly´s passing. He was a decent person. He´ll be very much missed.
Jennifer and MattGreen
May 1, 2022
our deepest thoughts and sympathy Jo and family we are so saddened by the news, our hearts are broken and praying for you
Ron Greene
May 1, 2022
Condolences to the Kelly family... Had the pleasure of growing up with Jerry and have known him since early grammar school... He has always been a great friend and over the years we had many laughs over coffee about the good old times growing up...
Carol and Kevin Ripley
May 1, 2022
Gerry Rest in Peace..... So many will miss you.... So hard to believe..... May God give Jo and the family the strength they need at this very difficult time. Our sincerest sympathy!
Janet and Lisa Landone
April 30, 2022
Jerry you are a kind and beautiful soul the like of which are so precious to every life you touched.
We are so grateful for you
Our love and prayers to you wife family and work family GO Bless you
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