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Liam Kelly Obituary

KELLY - Liam (William), entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2011 in his 89th year. He was born September 29, 1922 in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy of 64 years, son Kieran and daughters Ellis, Shelia, Una, and Bernadette. He was a loving Grandfather of eight and Great-Grandfather of seven; with an eigth due in September. He is also survived by Sister Mary Little; Brothers Kevin, Eamon, Malachy and many nieces and nephews in Ireland. Liam was a retired assistant Chief Superintendant of M.A.B.S.T.A. He was a steadfast Irish Republican, who devoted his life to the cause of Irish freedom. He was a volunteer in the Irish Republican Army and later found Saor Uladh, ("Free Ulster"). He was elected to the House of Commons of Northern Ireland (1953-1958) and was a member of Seanad Eireann (1954-1957). Liam was distinguished by having been the only person to simultaneously hold elected offices as Senator in the Republic of Ireland and member of Parliament in Northern Ireland. Friends & Family my call on Friday 3-8 PM at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home, 3535 E.Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY, Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at St. Anthony's RC Church on Commonwealth Avenue. Information regarding interment in Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone, Ireland will be announced at a later date. James E. McQuade, Dir.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 9, 2011.

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MARY KELLY LITTLE

June 21, 2011

Very sincere thanks to each and everyone who attended the wake and funeral of my brother Liam, it was very emotional to see such a wonderful turnout of people everywhere and to witness the respect shown to him.

Maureen O'Neill

June 20, 2011

To My dearest Peggy & all the Kelly Family, my sincere & loving condolece to you all at the lost of a husband, father , grand father, great grandfather & a true republican.. If it had not been for your father I would have never had grown up with one. May you lay with in peace with THE ANGELS LIAM , SLAN ABHAILE Love Maureen, Shanin, Padraig & Kieran O'Neill NY, USA

June 16, 2011

slan leat liam, i will never forget your help and support in Monaghan.
-- Francie O' Donoghue, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Paula Barry & Family

June 16, 2011

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

Anne Kelly

June 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. To Peggy and Family from Anne Kelly Dungannon Co Tyrone

Maire, Jim and family

June 15, 2011

Sleep well Uncle Liam

Liam Kelly

June 14, 2011

Rest in peace Uncle Liam. You were always held in the highest regard by my father Paddy(RIP) and all of his family in Australia who knew you. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Janice, Mark, Kerry, Brendan and Liam, Australia.

June 13, 2011

"Uncle Liam a true Gentleman we are proud to have known you Austin & Patricia Kelly & family, Aisling, Deirdre & Wee Austin, Whitehouse Co.Antrim."

MARY LITTLE

June 13, 2011

SLAN ABHAILE LIAM

Roisín Ní Cheallaigh

June 12, 2011

To my dear Uncle Liam, a real legend. Crónoidh mé uaim thu. Ó Roisín. Go dtuga na haingil aire duit para siempre x x

Mairead Kelly

June 11, 2011

Goodbye Uncle Liam sleep well. Give my daddy and brother a hug from me when you greet them. Mairead

June 11, 2011

D'oscail sé an doras agus theaspain sé an bealach duinne.Go ndéanfaid Dia trocaire ar a anam.Comhbhron ó chroí ó Paddy & Grace Kelly & family: Patrick, Eoin, Siobhan & Ella Grace, Whiteabbey Co.Antrim.

Colleen McCague

June 11, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Eoin and Colleen McCague and family, Tullycroman, Monaghan.

Liam Murphy

June 11, 2011

Liam Kelly was a true Irish revolutionary, and often demonstrated his ability to "think outside the box." He did me a great service some 40+ years ago, for which I will be forever grateful. I am sure that he will be welcomed into Paradise by both Pearse and Connolly.
-Liam Murphy

Billy Mulligan

June 10, 2011

As an old comrade in the Irish Republican Clubs of NY I extend my deepest sympathy to the Kelly family. Liam was a true revolutionary, a great politician in the noblest sense of the word, and a good friend. Slan Libh.

Sean Prendiville

June 10, 2011

Condolences to the Kelly Family. Liam was a true gentleman and a mentor to younger Irish Republicans who weren't even born when he had already made significant contributions to the fight for freedom. He will be fondly remembered by his comrades in the San Francisco Bay Area Irish Republican Clubs.

Kevin Donleavy

June 10, 2011

Dear friends of Liam: We know that during his long life he gave to the cause of Irish freedom as few have done. He fought for humanity. His name will be praised whenever people think of the struggle in Ireland.
His wish was always for "the harp without the crown." Peace

June 10, 2011

Dear friends of Liam: We know that during his long life he gave to the cause of Irish freedom as few have done. He fought for humanity. His name will be praised whenever people think of the struggle in Ireland.
His wish was always for "the harp without the crown." Peace

Kevin Feeney

June 10, 2011

One of the finest men I have ever known has passed and will be missed by all who have had the pleasure of his company. Thanks for all you have given us Liam. Kevin and Nancy Feeney

Seoirse MacDomhnaill

June 9, 2011

Rest in peace, Comrade. You were always faithful. You were a pioneer in your approach to the "Irish Question". Never afraid to try something new while always remaining true to Tone and Connolly. Condolences to your wife and family. Always remembered with pride by surviving members of Cathal Brugha/Hugh Heron Republican Club.

Seamus

June 9, 2011

Sincere sympathy to Peggy and all the family,
Liam's passing marks the end of a life dedicated to helping meet the needs of others.
Your sense of loss and pain of parting is shared by many.
Liam was a visionary, exemplary leader and true champion of the cause of the rights of the proleteriate.
Ní bheidh a leithid arís ann.

Celine Traynor

June 9, 2011

Condolences to the Kelly Family on the loss of dear Liam. He was a true gentleman and a patriot. He delivered the eulogy at my father's funeral and we will always be grateful for that. A poem about another Saor Uladh soldier named Connie Green states:
"Ireland lost a son that night, and heaven made the gain." These words hold true for Liam Kelly as well.
Sincere sympathies from the family of Kieran Canavan(RIP), Saor Uladh.

Iona Fasano

June 9, 2011

To Peggy and her family My deepest sympathy at the los of Liam My memories of him are many Liam will be a great loss to aoo who knew him From Iona with my love to all

Shelly Krieg

June 9, 2011

Goodbye old friend. I'll miss you. I will be consoled by the memories of the times we shared, the hours of good conversation and debates we had over differences of opinion.

June 9, 2011

A COURAGEOUS ERUDITE MAN FEARLESS CHAMPION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND FREEDOM OF TONE VINTAGE PUT THE FIRST HAIRLINE FRACTURE IN THE MONOLITH OF ORANGE ORANGE POLITICAL SECTARIAN ROCK. ACHIEVED WINNING M P SEAT. A SENSATIONAL FIGURE OF THOSE DAYS HE WAS PRECURSER OF WHAT WAS YET TO COME. OUR YOUTH SHOULD KNOW HIM SEAMUS HEANEY SING HIM PRAISE LET HIM BE IN THE IMMORTAL IRISH ' HALL OF FAME'LIKE OTHERS HE EMIGRATED TO U.S.AND CONTINUED TO CARE ABOUT THE WORKRS AND THE POOR. CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY GOD REST HIS NOBLE SOUL. KENNETH TIERNEY

June 9, 2011

To Peggy and all the family so sad to here of Liams passing. Padraig, Lucia and Patrick-Thomas Kelly Dungannon. (RIP)

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