David-Kelly-Obituary

David Kelly

Bristol, Connecticut

Age 60

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AGE
60
LOCATION
Bristol, Connecticut
CHARITY
Special Olympics

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Dave, 60, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bryant College, inducted into St. Paul Circle of Honor in 2008. He was Bristol Schools' Mentor of the Year 2014. Dave served on the board of directors CT Special Olympics, and volunteered at many events with the athletes - tennis being his favorite. Dave...

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David was a stellar example of a man that didn´t let his disability slow him down. He was a fine example to us all.

We offer our sincere condolences at Dave´s passing. In Heaven his spirit is walking up tall. His spirit will still live here on earth ever reminding those who knew and loved him most to never give up. He truly left a legacy of hope for us all. Our prayers and best wishes are with you Paula and family. Be gentle on your self as he would want. With love and hugs. Evelyn and Tom Caska

David was an amazing earthly being who continually taught us about humanity and giving. I have many visual images of his volunteering at Team ESPN events like Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, and a variety of team builds. He was one of our Volunteers of the Year! A role model to us all! I had the privilege of speaking with him in his final earthly days and he reminded me of a conversation on a return trip from an event. I had asked him why he volunteered. He replied, "Because I...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. David is a very special person as Tobie was. They will be missed in so many ways. Life will never be the same without them but the memories they leave behind will live forever. The impact that lives with all of us will not only change our lives but generations to come. Let's look at the impact of what they have done to so many and think of the positive they have brought to so many lives in theirs. God bless. Please keep in touch.

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I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to volunteer with Dave at the Hospital for Special Care for a number of years. He taught me much about how one should live in this life regardless of one's perceived limitations. He will be missed. Requiescat in Pace.