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H. Kelley Obituary
H. Frederick Kelley, Jr., age 73, passed away at Potomac Hospital on September 2, 2008. Fred was born in Memphis, TN on July 22, 1935, the oldest of four sons of Henry Frederick and Dorothy (O'Keeffe) Kelley.
He graduated from Christian Brothers College, Memphis, TN in 1957. He had a long career as an electrical engineer with companies in Washington, DC; Clearwater, FL; Dallas, TX; Greensboro, NC; Kanata, Ontario, Canada; Minneapolis, MN; and then again in the Washington Metro area. After he retired in July 2005, he volunteered with the ACTS Food Program in Dumfries, VA and the AARP tax assistance program, and pursued his hobbies of woodworking, gardening, attending concerts, and traveling with his wife.
Fred was a long time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge, VA. He made many lasting friends and kept in touch with them throughout his life. His family and friends will always remember his generous spirit, his friendly personality, and his sense of humor, especially his love of puns.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Martha (Martie) Kelley; his sons and daughter-in-law David and Sara Kelley of Lewisburg, PA, and Douglas Kelley of Denver, CO; and one beloved granddaughter, Kathleen (Katie) Kelley; his brothers and sisters-in-law Frank and Rose Marie Kelley of Las Vegas, NV; Brian and Shelley Kelley of Indianapolis, IN, and Mark Kelley of Memphis, TN; brother- and sisters-in-law Hugo and Sandra Hardt and Mary Lee Hardt, all of Huntsville, AL; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Fred's life on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Fred's name to ACTS Food Program, P.O. Box 74, Dumfries, VA 22026.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Stephen Phinney
September 12, 2008
Cynthia and I will miss Fred so much. He was an inspiration and a fun person to be with. I am glad he could be Katie's grandfather. He was the best. I have the comfort that we will always be aware of him in our lives.
Love, Steve
Cynthia Phinney
September 9, 2008
Fred had the greatest twinkle in his eye and I will always remember that. Steve and I will miss him and hold him and his entire family in our hearts.
Love, Cynthia
Sue and Joe Aceves
September 7, 2008
What a great friend and what a great loss. From being at our wedding 38 years ago until now, you and Martie could not have been closer to our hearts. We miss you Fred but we'll see you again...God Bless you and the family.
Kathy Pitney
September 7, 2008
Words cannot convey our heartfelt condolences for you all. Fred holds such a special place in our hearts! We will always remember the special visit he made to Greensboro a few years back; he joined us for dinner and the kid's entertainment - he asked that they call him "Uncle Fred". Our son, Freddie, thought that was the best.
Your family has always opened your hearts and doors to ours. Know that our doors and hearts are always open to you! You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Mike, Alix, and Freddie
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Dean Overman
September 6, 2008
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Marion and Joe Todaro
September 6, 2008
We have so many happy memories of Fred. He was just a great guy, and we will all miss him very much. Joe still remembers the many hours they spent on that sign, too many chiefs, no Indians! I will always remember when the choir provided dinner "entertainment" at SEAS with Fred as a chorus boy in a sailor hat. Lots of happy memories!
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