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David B. "Kellyaga" Kelly

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KELLY, DAVID B., "KELLYAGA", Dave was born in Jacksonville, NC and moved shortly after to Bromall, PA where he grew up making many friends with his outgoing personality. He spent his summers in Ocean City, NJ. Dave attended Paxon Hollow Jr. High, Malvern Prep, followed by West Chester University where he was President of the Political Science Club. Everyone enjoyed conversing with Dave about politics. He was both smart and savvy. In the mid 1980's, Dave moved to the Orlando area where he and his father owned and operated an industrial maintenance company. While living in Orlando, Dave fell in love with the sport and people of Jai-Alai, while visiting the Jai-Alia Fronton in Casselberry. He became the games most beloved fan and ambassador taking the name "Kelly-aga". He traveled to Spain, Mexico, France and Connecticut playing amateur matches. He made friends everywhere while promoting the sport. Please google "Tigers Chalk Talk" to view the comments and tributes. Dave was "one in a million". He was loving, kind, full of fun, and anyone who met him smiled while in his presence. He never met a man he did not like...there will be a void in so many lives losing this special person at such a young age. Dave loved and served others all his life. In that way he was always serving the Lord. He was faithful until his calling. We are all at ultimate peace with the knowledge that God has called him to heaven. Dave was engaged to be married in April to a beautiful, accomplished Christian woman, Jettlin Stubbs, from Freeport, Bahamas. Dave is survived by his mother Sally of Cocoa Beach, FL; father Jim of Vero Beach, FL; brother Chris and his wife Lisa of Orlando and brother Matthew of West Chester, PA. Dave's influence continued to a large and loving extended family. A viewing will be held at the Beckman- Williamson Funeral Home, 101 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 321-784-0116, on Friday, February 8th from 11AM to 1PM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2PM at Our Saviour's Catholic Church, 5301 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL. A celebration of Dave's life will be continued between 3:30 and 6:30 with refreshments served. Plans are under way to develop the "Kellyaga" Foundation, a charitable organization.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Feb. 7, 2008.

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Bobby & Jill Carman

February 11, 2008

What a wonderful friend we found in Kellyaga! Such an inspiration. He touched our lives and left great memories that will never be forgotten.
Deepest sympathies to the Kelly family and his fiance.

gino schmid

February 10, 2008

my sincere condolences,to the whole kelly family,dave was a very good friend,and i always enjoyed being around him, he had a great personality.i will never forget him.

Amy (Shaffer) Thodos

February 10, 2008

To all, my deepest condolences in this tremendous loss. I had the honor of meeting David about four years ago when I moved here from Va. He was a true friend and helped me out so much. I worked with him for almost two years at SCC before returning back to Va. to get married. One of the sweetest things he did was fly up to attend my wedding, it meant so much to me. I will always remember his kindness and friendship. - David, a True Friend to all! You will be missed!

Danny Mills

February 8, 2008

I will miss my next door neighbor(a.k.a. "my little buddy") He was a friend and someone that my 6 year old son Daniel adored! He used to call my son "little Dude"!. He would scare the heck out of me when he'd come running over to give my son a high five yelling "LITTLE DUDE"!.. We will miss that, we will miss Dave... May God bless his family, his friends and his lovely fiance Jettie. Our lives are better for knowing him but our hearts are empty without him...

Ralph Butts

February 8, 2008

Godspeed, my friend, on your final, but joyous, journey.

You brightened so many lives. Would that I had known you longer.

"Tiger"

Don Heckman

February 8, 2008

Condolences to The Kelly Family.

Melodie and Haileigh(daughter) Farrington

February 8, 2008

We will be praying for the entire family that God will continue to comfort you all. Once again, sincere apologies for us being unable to attend the funeral, but will hold times spent with Dave close to heart.

Ivan Farrington

February 8, 2008

Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Once again I apologise for being unable to attend the funeral, but will keep all the times shared with Dave as good memories. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Jose Goitiz

February 8, 2008

All my condolences to the Kelliaga family from Goitiz

Vic Clontz

February 8, 2008

My Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Dave over his passing. The memories many of us have of him, both on and off the court, will forever keep him on the list of great Jai Alai fans who truly loved the game. He will be missed here but may he live his eternal life in the presence of God Almighty.
So sorry I cannot make the funeral, but I will be there in spirit and with a private prayer on Friday afternoon. May God Bless you Dave.

Robert Rheiner

February 7, 2008

Dave (Kelleyaga) you were a great man and always made us laugh and smile. You were loved by many and hated by very few.YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS! Enjoy the next jorney as you enjoyed this one. -Your Friends The Rheiner Family.

Jessica Santana

February 7, 2008

Uncle Dave,
I miss you more than words can describe. But I find comfort knowing you are in the arms of Jesus. One day I'll see you again, but until then I'll think of you and your love always. I love you Uncle Kellyaga!
Love,
Jessica
(jessipickles/tomato face)

Jose Kompa

February 7, 2008

Hey Dave ,i never forget that week on Cayman Islands ,you were the best fan i never had .The jai alai lost somebody who really cares about the sport,high cesta to you Kellyaga.

Tom Contreras

February 7, 2008

Truely the most energetic jai alai fan I have ever met in 30 years in the business. A friend thatI will miss dearly...Rest in Peace

Steve Grilli

February 7, 2008

It was a joy to finally meet THEE Kellaya at the Citrus just a short time ago.

He was unique.

My deepest, most heartfelt sympathies.

God bless,

Steve "Student's t" Grilli

Sam Best

February 7, 2008

You must be an interesting guy to have a basque name for an Irishman. Sorry I never met you, but now I never will. Good Luck and Good Night.

miriam fischer

February 7, 2008

my sincerest sympathies to sally and the rest of the family
sorry i can't be with all of you
love, miriam

Beniamino Pena

February 7, 2008

Dear Thee Kellyaga,
You are one of the great ambassador of our loving sport of Jai Alai may our loving Father reach his hand and guide you to everlasting life.

Carlos Pita

February 7, 2008

My sincere condolences to David's family and friends.

Carlos Pita
General Manager
Hamilton Jai Alai & Poker

William Swanfeld

February 7, 2008

"Thee Kellyaga"
Your were truly the greatest advocate for Jai-Alai since Joey.Your passion for the game was second to none.

I'll always treasure the good times we spent together at the frontons.Until we meet again one day,rest in peace.

Your friend,Bill

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