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I think of Joel often and will always associate him with the happiest memories of my La Mesa childhood, in which he and all the Kellys have always played such a big part.
Sara Christine Bongiorni
March 31, 2025 | Family
Oakland, California
Joel Thomas Kelly June 7, 1971 to April 2, 2012 Our beloved Joel passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Oakland on April 2nd as a result of cardiac arrest. A La Mesa, California, native, he served as an engineer for the City of Oakland for many years. Joel loved life, music, his family and...
Read MoreI think of Joel often and will always associate him with the happiest memories of my La Mesa childhood, in which he and all the Kellys have always played such a big part.
Sara Christine Bongiorni
March 31, 2025 | Family
Joel, I miss you so much. I think of you every time I see live music or go see baseball. I miss you.
Albert Suarez
October 04, 2022 | Friend
I think of Joel often, and every time it makes me smile. What a wonderful, happy person he was. It's hard to believe that 10 years have gone by. Sending love to his beautiful famliy. xoxo, sb
Sara Bongiorni
March 31, 2022 | Friend
Joel Kelly was My Friend and Musical Ally, who I Loved as such, and Miss.
Joel as a Gemini on Guitar His Style and Abilities were Top Notch!!
I Miss Performing with My Gemini Friend & Brother My Birthday is June 15th His June 7th Us both being Gemini's We would call on Birthdays. My Brother from Another Mother!!
Ronald Matthews
April 20, 2021 | Sacramento, CA | Brother
So much love going out to all the Kelly family. I feel grateful today to have known Joel in this life, but am always sad he had to leave the party so soon.
Susan Perkins
April 01, 2021 | La Mesa, CA
Few have touched so many in such ways as you have, Joel. Always loving you- Christine
christine schmidt
April 02, 2020 | Escondido, CA | Friend
Hey Joel I guess you Are looking down here and shaking your head as to what is going on And right about now I would think youre happy up there where it is safe believe me buddy I am happy you are safe. Anyway enough about that. As always not a day goes by where I dont think of you and I miss you so much little brother.
Geo
April 01, 2020 | San Leandro, CA | Friend
...never to be forgotten. The grief is profound. love you, Joel....
christine schmidt
August 25, 2019 | Escondido, CA
I notice the things that remind me of Joel....the wisterias blooming on Tia Maria, a profile of a musician who has or had a beautiful soul, a basketball game in a big arena and of course, his beloved parents and siblings, family and friends. It is not possible to ever really forget him for very long. Sending comfort and peace to the Kelly family today and every day.
Susan Perkins
April 02, 2019 | La Mesa, CA | Friend