Joseph Kelly

Mary Nash, I just heard about this today. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, and you are in my prayers.

Bob Jessup

I will never forget Joe's friendly face and joy for life. He was one of the first people I met in Charlottesville. So many awesome memories of Oyster roasts, IM lacrosse, squash and ultimate frisbee- hard to believe we were in med school together. He was a thoughtful and generous spirit. His warmth and energy will never be forgotten.

Joe came to visit Portland "out of the blue" several times; he was a fun and observant man. I was just thinking about him this morning (it was his exclaim over a fish chowder we made together)and i will keep that happy thought and make the chowder in his honor. my love to his family.

I was part of that sailing trip to the Bahamas with Joe as the captain, John Parrot, Bill Irvin and others. Bare Boating from Boca to the Bahamas was not on my radar @ 22y.o. But it was on Joes! What an incredibly fun and thrilling trip! Joes sense of adventure was infectious. We did the trip 3 more times.Joe touched so many people in so many ways. we are all that much better for having known him.

Joe touched everyone in our Medical School class in some way. Kindness, enthusiasm,and charisma begin to describe him. His smile and genuine concern for others had a way of putting one at ease. He had a wonderful way of making you feel good about yourself. I think I will remember that most when I think of our old friend.

Nashie, Leeny, and the entire family, you are all in my heart and in my prayers. Although I only had a handful of occassions to be with Joe, I felt I knew him much better due to the way Nash always spoke of him. I pray you are comforted by knowing that Joe is in a far more wonderful place right now, wrapped in loving arms. My love to you all. Peace.

I am proud to have been Joe's friend many years ago at UVA. We lived together with three other fools on Stribling Ave. in Charlottesville. We also worked together at the Theta sorority as bus boys, and agreed that it was the best job we ever had. A spring break sailing trip to the Bahamas was big fun. I have many photos of Joe during these times and he has a big, fat smile in every one of them.

The last time that I saw Joe was when he was a "surprise guest" at a 40th birthday...

Joe, you will be missed. You were a great neighbor and always a very generous guy. I will miss our chats in the front yard and our discussions on our seasonal yard issues. Rest in peace my friend.

Mary Nash, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of your loss.

Richard Boyette