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JOHN V. "J.J." KELLY Jr.

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JOHN V. "J.J." KELLY JR. of Williamstown, NJ, formerly of N.E. Phila., PA, age 64, on December 15, 2011. John was a machinist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News for 30 years before retiring. He was a life member of the VFW Post# 7878 in King of Prussia. He was an avid Eagles fan. Beloved husband of Jane Gillespie (nee Fidelibus). Dear step father of Michelle Szawronski and her husband Ryan and Lisa Gillespie and her fiancé Joe Stiteler. Loving grandfather of Addyson Szawronski. Father of Kevin and Kandace. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Sunday, December 18th from 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. at THE FARNELLI FUNERAL HOME, 504 N. Main St., Williamstown N.J., where a Memorial Service will follow at 3:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2011.

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December 20, 2011

JJ was a good man. He will be missed by many.
Don Wurst

SHAGGY HERREL

December 18, 2011

SHAGGY WILL MISS YA AT DOVER GOD SPEED

Tom McGinty

December 18, 2011

I worked with JJ at Crown, Cork and Seal many years ago before his days at the Inquirer. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around. He will surely be missed. My condolences to his family.

Joe and Janet Mungavin

December 18, 2011

Truly a very giving man. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers to his family. God bless.

December 17, 2011

I... Jim Wright , had the pleasure of working with JJ. AND I can tell you...no one- I mean .no one was Loved as much as JJ. He will be someone that I remember as ''one of the good guy's''. love ya bud...see ya !

Charlie Elliott

December 17, 2011

J.J.and I were hired on the same day and we had a special bond at the Inquirer . Myself sa well as my family will miss him dearly. Rest in peace. Charlie & Helen Elliott

Barry and Kathleen White

December 17, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Glenn Shreffler

December 17, 2011

There aren't enough words to express the way I feel and the emptiness inside. JJ was a loyal and true friend both in good and bad times. He was always there with helpful advice for any circumstance that you or anyone else needed. We stayed in touch after we both retired from the Inquirer. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. May he RIP with our Lord and he suffers no more.

Charles Heath

December 17, 2011

I worked with JJ at The Philadelphia Inquirer and he was one of the kindest people I have ever met. My condolences to the family.

grace discienza

December 17, 2011

JJ was the most selfless, and honest man. He was a great neighbor, friend, and a wonderful father figure to me. My family, especially, my son will miss him greatly. R.I.P.

Maureen McGinley

December 17, 2011

So sorry for your loss JJ will be missed by all. I worked with JJ for 23 yrs and he was big part of everyones life inside and outside of work. He was the type that would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed. R.I.P JJ you will be missed and remembered fondly.

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