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Helen Kelly Obituary

KELLY, HELEN D., (FOLIS), 61, - of Atlantic City, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Helen was born and raised in Atlantic City. She retired from Atlantic City Medical Center after 25 years of service. Helen was an avid shopper and loved to spend time with her friends and family, especially her great-nephews Jakob and Matthew Meserole. She will be remembered by her kind heart and her catch phrase "what cha ma cal it". Helen is predeceased by her husband Butch Kelly and her parents Edith and Albert Folis and her brother Peter Folis. She is survived by her sisters Barbara Meserole and Connie Materio, her brother Michael Folis and her nephews Edward Meserole (Rachael) and Michael Materio. All her family and friends will sadly miss her, especially her cousin Kimmy. Relatives and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration Friday morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at Jeffries & Keates Funeral Home, Northfield. Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment Atlantic City Cemetery, Greenwood Section, Pleasantville. www.jeffriesandkeates.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2008.

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Kim Emenheiser

August 14, 2019

I think of you everyday, and I miss all of the good times we had your cousin Kim

Myra Roman

September 9, 2008

Helen I can only imagine what you and Ricky are doing, but at least I know you are doing it together.
God knows that I miss and love you both. The days are long and hard sometimes to get through, but I say a prayer and God assures me that you two are doing just fine, he has told me that the ones left behind are the ones full of sadness and sorrow.
Helen you know that there was nothing that Ricky wouldn't do for you as I know he is now, please don't leave his side. Hold each other and watch over me and give me the strength I need.
God Bless you both and may God Bless me.
Good Night to both of you,
Love, Myra

Myra Roman/Johnson

August 25, 2008

Helen, this world was a much better place with you in it. We had some really good times and some really sad ones, I'll remember them all. I know that you are in the Lord's Hands, that is why Ricky came down to get you, to show you how beautiful and peaceful it is, he wanted you to have peace. Please Helen take care of my son. I Love and Miss him more then words can express. Your Loving Sister-in-Law, Myra

Kim Emenheiser

August 22, 2008

Helen I am going to miss you very much!You were one of my best friends. I"ll always remember all of are trips to Wal-Mart and going out and about. I know that you are walking, with the lord!

Kathy Conroy Waters

August 21, 2008

Barbara and Connie so sorry to hear Helen has joined Pete and your parents. I have special lasting memories from our childhood days living next to each other that I will always cherish.

Connie Materio

August 21, 2008

Helen I don't know what I'm going to
do without you,I love you and will miss you forever

Susan Straub

August 21, 2008

Helen, you were the best girlfriend I had from 4th grade up. I left Chelsea Heights for quite some time but always remembered our times together. We never had a cross word with one another and you even tried to date my brother, glad that didn't work out for you, believe me, not my brother. You used to call me "Hot Toddy" because my maiden name was Todd and I will miss you very, very much. Keep shopping up in Heaven where the gold is truly pure like your soul. Love, Susie

Nancy (Sharp) Conover

August 21, 2008

I was very sorry to read of Helen's passing. I have fond memories of Helen (and Petie) from our good old days growing up in Chelsea Heights. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mr.Mrs. Carmen Handy.

August 20, 2008

Dear Family. With Shmpathy Helen Kelly. Words alone can't express the sadness that those close to you are feeling for the passing of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that you have friends to support you at this time of sadness. With Sympathy. Yours Sincerely Carmen Handy and Family.

john connors

August 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Juanita Pryce

August 20, 2008

To the family of Helen Kelly. My heart is sadden of the lost of your dearly beloved. Helen was my neigbor and close friend. We spent alot of happy and sad times together. A friend is someone who will fight your battles with you, and she did just that. Helen may your family be comforted and you rest in peace with God.

Rachael Meserole

August 20, 2008

We love and miss you...

Christine & Skip Smith

August 20, 2008

Barbara & Connie,
We are so sorry about your loss of a wonderful sister. Helen had a very big heart and would do anything for anyone at any time...These last few months with her was a pleasure, especially when she would help me in the garden by raking the flower beds..She enjoyed that very much..her famous phrase of "what cha ma call it" will forever be in my mind..If you need anything call us...
Christine & Skip

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