Nicholas J. "Nick" Kelly

Dear Kelly Family,
Remembering you during the holidays and wanting to let you know that I can remember being in his 5th grade classroom like it was yesterday. I can still picture him so vividly in my mind standing there, telling stories and just being one of the best teachers I ever had. He is one of the reasons I went into teaching.

Kate Scott

Dear Kelly Family,
Your dad was the best teacher ever. I loved him. I have often called him and talked to him in the past. I can still hear him laugh the one Mothers Day when I called him to wish him a Happy Mothers Day. I spoke to him after your Mom died and he was broken hearted he loved her very much. I wanted to go and see him at the home but as we know time goes by so fast and I wasn't able to make it. I wanted to tell him that I am a teacher know. I wanted to tell him I can only hope...

Mr Kelly was a great teacher and great story teller. I am saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I was lucky and honored to have Mr. Kelly as my 5th grade teacher. I remember the stories of his naval service, the field trip to Oneida County Courthouse for some life lessons, and the infamous Halloween villain...Mrs. McDuffie! My condolences to the Kelly family.

Mr. Kelly was probably the best of many good teachers I had from Kindergarten through grad school (6th grade, around 1975).

So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Kelly. I was truly fortunate to have him as my fifth-grade teacher. A wonderful man with a great laugh - the most memorable teacher in many ways.

Mr. Kelly was the most patient, caring and memorable of teachers. I remember timing how fast we could count to 100; the school play we did written by Kristin M. with Princess Kate S., the great friends I made in that class: Ted F, Bob C, Mark B, Steve R, and many others; the scary Halloween stories (Mrs. McSomebody?), the short lectures in the hallway when we got a little crazy, the figurines on his desk that kids brought to him, his wide stance as if he were still on a ship, the way he made...

My condolences to Mr. Kelly's family! He was a wonderful person and teacher. I had the honor to have him as a 5th grade teacher as did my siblings. Years later he remember every student he had by our first names!!!! I have so many fond memories of Mr. Kelly, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! I am in the teaching profession because of Mr. Kelly's warmth and kindness. Michele (Williams ) McNichol

Mr. Kelly was my 5th grade teacher. I was so lucky to have had him as a teacher. I remember that in 4th grade, everyone hoped they would be fortunate enough to be assigned to his class. He had the reputation of being the best 5th grade teacher. Mr. Kelly definitely lived up to his reputation. His genuine caring for his students was touching. He was a gifted teacher, and I still remember him fondly even after over 25 years since I was in his class. I send my sincerest condolences to Mr....