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Patrick Kelly Obituary
Pine Bush - Patrick J. "Hayman" Kelly, a farmer and a life-long resident of the area, died on Monday, December 3, 2007 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus. He was 69 years old.
The son of the late Arthur B. and Florence Greenleaf Kelly, he was born on September 20, 1938 in Middletown, N.Y. As a farmer, Patrick was a hay and straw dealer. He was a member of the Church of the Infant Saviour.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Sandra Damon, at home; his sons, Arthur C. Kelly of Bethlehem, Pa., and Kevin Kelly of Pine Bush; his daughter, Susan Kelly of Vernon, N.J. Three grandsons, and several extended family members also survive him.
Visitation hours will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 6 at the DeWitt Funeral Home, 64 Center St. in Pine Bush.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 7 at the Church of the Infant Saviour with the Rev. Kevin Gallagher officiating. Burial will be Mt. Hope Plains Cemetery in Otisville, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made to the local fire departments or to the local ambulance corps.
Arrangements are by DeWitt Funeral Home, Pine Bush, N.Y. 845-744-2787
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Kelly
Pat in his
Kandy Keller
March 2, 2008
To Artie, Sue, Kevin,Robbie,Sandy, Scott ,Jen, Amos and Pats Family and Friends...
"Do you Have 5 Minutes?"
Pat will be missed by a lot of people, He taught us all a lot of life's lessons, and in that way he will live on in our hearts forever.
There are so many things I would never have experienced if not for working for the "HAYMAN". Like how bale twine is so much better than... Duct tape. And how many drunks it takes to MILK a DRY cow. And how... if you "GOT 5 MINUTES?" you probably have all day. Patrick had a lot of character, I think a lot of it rubbed off on many of us. So when we look at one another, you can see a little "IRISH" in all of us. For all the things Patrick and his Family did for everyone in this town of PINE BUSH, where he was so well known, let his memories live on forever, every time you see a bale of hay, a wagon, a horse, a farm tractor, a Big Rig, a race car,A Budweiser,Turkeys,Cows, Hens, Dogs,Square dances, Farmers, or Pass by The Infant Savior Church,( Or ever again see a funeral casket drawn down Main Street by HORSE and BUGGY) almost everything reminds us of Pat. He had such a way with the animals, like he really could TALK to them. I used to love how his dogs would "talk" back to him.
He had a thing for the under dog, always trying to make someone feel like they "FIT IN". He always had a place at his table for a stranger.And the STRANGER the Better. Because he like a conversation with a little twist to is to keep people's attention.
I'm sorry I wasn't there for him at the end. I had no idea he was so sick. But he knows in his heart as I hope you all know too, that I would have been there for you if I could.
So I hope this little note brings you comfort in knowing there are a lot of people here for you all the time. Your Dad had lots of good friends, that when "PUSH comes to Shove" you know they'll be there no matter what. That's exactly how he was for us.
RIP Pat Kelly my good friend.
Dot Pinckney
December 10, 2007
Patrick was both a client and friend to us all. He is most remembered in our office for his quick wit and for bringing pumpkins to us each Halloween.
Tim Lunney
December 8, 2007
My condolences
Nikki Mihalco
December 7, 2007
Artie,Kevin,Sue & Sandy,
My heart hurts for you. Pat was one of the best friends any one could ever have. He lived his life the way he wanted and never missed a chance to help someone.I close my eyes and I can see him with his pipe, eyes gleaming over his glasses because he just thought of something funny..."Getter Done".
With All My Love To A Great Friend Who Will Be Greatly Missed By All,
Nikki
Chrissy Kelly
December 6, 2007
Artie,Kevin and Sue,
Your Dad was a one-of-a-kind. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Love, Chrissy and Sue Kelly
Jay & Marilyn Castimore
December 6, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace. He will be so missed as he was such a sweet man. We just loved him. To the entire family, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Sue & the kids -if we can do anything at all for you please let us know. You all now have a special guardian angel on your shoulder.
Robin & Taylor VanderLey & Mike Smith
December 6, 2007
Rest in peace Pat. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family and friends.
Matthew Reed
December 6, 2007
So many memories, so little space. Not a day went by that he didn't amaze me by his knowledge, experience and abilities. May his memory live on forever in our hearts.
Pat Kelly #27..... You will be missed.
Lorraine Marl
December 6, 2007
To Pat's children,
He was a great "GUY"! I knew him and your Mother all their lives.
Much sympathy,
Lorraine Marl
The Knapp Fam.
December 6, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
peggy vetter( lewis)
December 5, 2007
my heart goes out to your family and friends.he will be missed
Leonie Scopteuolo
December 5, 2007
My sympathies to you all. Love, Leonie
LOUIS HARDICK
December 5, 2007
rip hayman
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