Pat Kelly

Pat was such a gentle person and fun to be with...a good father and we are sure, a good husband.

Safe home Pat. RIP. Thoughts and prayers to the Kelly family. Mike Corrigan

A real special person that never can be replaced! May the Lord always give Pat and his family Peace and Love!! Mike Powers

I had the privilege of appearing before Judge Kelly as a litigation attorney. I got to know him better when he appeared as a guest presenter numerous times at the CWRU School of Law classes I taught as an Adjunct Professor. He did a superlative job. In a case which he inherited as a judge that was pending for 14 years, he assigned me as the mediator. He told me, "Bill, no one else has been able to resolve this case but, if anyone can do it, you can." I couldn't! There was a reason why the...

Pat was a guy who listened, a man of good judgment, someone you could count on as a friend and co-worker. Those who came before him when he was on the bench as a Judge could count on getting a fair review. He served his country, his community and his family with honor, respect, and love. He will be missed by a lot of people.

Cathy I was devastated to hear the news about Pat. Too many memories to share but among the most cherished, being in law school together, helping him move into the apartment on Cliffview, driving you and him around on your wedding day in torrential rain, sharing a law office for a few years, convincing him to run for Judge as Pat Kelly, not R. Patrick Kelly (my proudest achievement). I know we were not close in recent years but our relationship always ran deep and was built on a true...

Dear Kelly and kids, We have had the utmost privilege of calling you, Pat, and the kids dear friends for 47 years. We have weathered much through that time and Pat always did it with kindness, grace, and impish humor. He will be so sorely missed. We pray that you find some comfort in knowing that he will be watching over all of you always. Rest well dear friend. With Much Love, Aunt Fidget & The Guy in the Picture Frame ...

Cathy, Trina,Alex,Sarah, Catie,Colleen,&Ryan, The McDonald family sends our deepest sympathies!! Pat was the Nicest person Anyone ever knew!! Kind and very Wise I was one of those people that came to him for advice and guidance more than a few times. He was always gracious!! Even when he had better things to do!! He will be missed by everyone in UH, and on Fenwood road. Cathy and Pat raised such a great family we have enjoyed watching them grow up and becoming extraordinary individuals!!...

It was an honor to know Pat. He made everyone feel special because he was truly special.