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Charles Kelley Obituary

KELLEY, Atty. Charles D. Of Malden, December 1st. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (McSorley) Kelley. Loving father of Charles D. Kelley Jr. of Malden, Kara Munger and her husband Michael of Malden, Lisa Keating and her husband Paul of Norfolk, Sharon Hanley and her husband James of Malden and Patricia Lawhorne and her husband Mark of Malden. Cherished grandfather of Ryan and Falyn Kelley, Kelley Munger, Andrew, Ashley, Shealyn and Cassidy Keating, JohnCharles, James and Peyton Hanley and Jack, Markie and Brody Lawhorne. Dear brother of the late Eunice Yost, Dorisann Perrotti and Barbara Halloran. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Monday Dec. 7th at 9:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 10:30 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday Dec. 6th from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Mass. Chapter, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701-4567. For the complete obituary, online guestbook & directions please visit www.breslinfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 3 to Dec. 6, 2009.

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W Perry

December 16, 2009

I have done Business with Charlie since I was 16 years old. An honest dependable man. I pray his family will take solice in that he was a good and friendly person who had a kind word for all. Alway there to lend a helping hand. He had our respect and admiration. We will miss him. The Perry Family (Malden)

December 9, 2009

A man who was always there for you, whether you had an appointment or not. No matter when I went to his office on a few cases, I'd be sitting in the front reception area and he would see me from his office and make a point to come out and chat with me. He was a man of dignity, respect, and honesty, and I know his son Charles Jr.
has followed in his father's footsteps. You couldn't find a better man on earth. I will miss my next door
neighbor for many years and hope he will rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Michael Cardarelli
599 Pleasant Street
Malden, Mass. 02148

December 8, 2009

I met him once, very nice gentleman. My condolence goes out to the family. Medford

December 5, 2009

A man of humility, honor, respect & admiration. Perceived by many as an ICON in his legal field, A perception arrived at and borne out of the many years of honorable lifestyle and personal deicisions. A man of extended financial means who never looked down on or talked ill of persons of less fortune. His contribution to the MA.Bar Assoc. is his namesake and daughters,who, by no coincidence. carry the same amount of respect and admiration in the legal community...A faithfull husband & father, who took the oath of loyalty of same, to new levels......Just a good ,simple man who will be sorely missed....The blueprint that Charlie Kelley leaves this earth is a lifestyle to be copied..and imitated.....My deepest condolences to his family......

Gerald Graham

December 5, 2009

To Charles Jr. and family, my deepest sympathy to all.

Paul LaVallee

December 5, 2009

My sincere sympathy to his family. As a person passes on, all their hurts and pains are gone, but a new pain begins for those who cared. Charlie will be missed by a lot of folks.

December 4, 2009

My Boss was one of the most kindest, giving and gentlest men I have ever known. It has been a privilege and joy for me to have known him and especially, have worked by his side for the last 28+ years. Not many people can honestly say that they really love their jobs, but I can. At times clients would call the office and ask, “Are you his daughter?” and I would reply “You could say that” because he was like a second Dad to me. I valued his advice and knew I could talk to him about anything because he was such a good listener. He was so compassionate and I knew if I had a problem, he would find a way to help me. I am very grateful that I was with him during his last hours and that he was not alone when he left this world. I will miss him terribly. Rest in Peace Mr. Kelley

Love,
Veronica

December 4, 2009

So sorry to hear about Charlie. He will be so missed by all who knew and loved him. Our deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Paul & Stephanie Anderson

December 4, 2009

Dear Mrs. Kelley, Charlie, Kara, Lisa, Sharon and Patty. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kelley's passing, he was such a kind, gentle man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers..Love, Laurie (Sullivan) Fitzgerald

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" ~Irish saying~

Richard I. Clayman

December 4, 2009

My sincerecondolences---Richy Clayman from Chelsea

Pat McLaughlin

December 3, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kelley's passing. He was such a gentle man.

My prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow.

December 3, 2009

We are all so very, very sad -- our deepest sympathies to the entire, wonderful Kelley clan ... Pat, Patty, Sharon and Kara ... you, especially are in our prayers ... we love you dearly.

Priscilla, Rick, Maura and Elizabeth

Betty Bushell Leavey

December 3, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathy on Charlie's passing My best to your family. Sincerely, Betty Bushell Leavey

December 3, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Kelley family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Bill & Donna Spadafora

Gerri Heitin

December 3, 2009

To the Kelly family

Please except my condolences on the passing of Charles.

Gerri Heitin

December 3, 2009

There's not much else to say other than they certainly don't make them any better than Mr. Kelley - he was a true gentleman, wonderful role model and genuine person. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Lots of love ~ Deanne & Russell Pace

George Lyons

December 3, 2009

Condolences to the Kelley family at this sad time.

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