Philip Kelly

My deepest sympathy to Philip's family and his Franciscan brothers. A man of many gifts, sense of humor, joy for living and compassion. He will be missed.

Joe, Carl, Nora, Bob and Marian,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I always enjoyed Philip's visits at grandma's. She'll have the kettle on and be baking up a storm for him now. The reunion committee will also be in full swing. They rejoice with the angels. Your loss is their gain.
Diane Sullivan

Our deepest sympathy to Philip's family and his Franciscan brothers. Philip was very special to our family.

Agatha and family

Phil, I know that God is holding you in the palm of His hand.
Peace, my friend.

My deepest sympathies to Friar Phil's family and to his Franciscan brothers. He certainly shall be missed.
John[Nathan] Carl

My family and I give our deepest condolences to the family of Brother Phil.May the Lord keep you all close to the Heart in this time of need.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family as you pray and celebrate Phil's life in these days together. Mary must have wanted him at her birthday celebration in Heaven. We continue to pray for a safe trip home for all the family who have gone to Syracuse.
Denzle & Betty Ann Laporte, Gunn, AB

Dear family and Franciscan brothers of Friar Phil,

We share in your sadness at the death of Friar Phil, but we also celebrate his beautiful life.

Often when we chatted he would practice his Spanish with us. His smile and his humor would always leave us with a smile. We would be amazed every time we learned of another activity, or project, or trip; his passion and love expressed in so many ways. We waited for his columns, in the Catholic Sun and the website of the...

I am deeply saddened to hear of Friar Phil Kelly's passing. I was always impressed by his dedication to ministry, and the health of the North side of Syracuse. My prayers and condolences to all who were close to him.