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James Kelley Obituary
August 17, 1954 - February 2, 2022
Belleville, Illinois - James W. Kelley, 67, of St. Louis, MO, born August 17, 1954, in Peoria, IL, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Evelyn's House, Creve Coeur, MO, while holding the hands of his loving wife and son.
Jim enjoyed a 34-year career as a financial advisor, with many clients becoming life-long friends. He was associated with Triad Financial Group, sharing his working days with his long-time friend and business partner, John Fischer.
Jim was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, and a volunteer for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, chairing the annual Hibernian Hunger Campaign.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Kelley, Jr. and Catherine, nee Burling, Kelley.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary E., nee Hickey, Kelley, whom he married on January 18, 1992; a son, Captain John F. "Jack" Kelley, USAF; three sisters, Mary K. (David Walvoord) Lemons of Peoria, IL, Sara (Robert) Jacobsen of Peoria, IL, and Dr. Kathleen (Dr. Raphael Lee) Kelley of Chicago, IL; Aunt Ruth Burling; many nieces and nephews; and all his Burling cousins; six brothers-in-law, Joe (Ginny) Hickey, Mike Hickey, Pat Hickey, Dan Hickey, Jim (Kelly) Hickey, and Chuck (Charleen) Hickey; and a sister-in-law, Susan Hickey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Blessed Sacrament Church, East Side Heart and Home Family Center, 705 Summit Avenue, East St. Louis, IL, 62201, or the Lindell Club, 4522 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108, www.lindellclub.org. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Masks are required.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Fr. Matthew Elie and Fr. Clyde Grogan concelebrating. Masks are required.
Burial will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
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Rudy and Gina Schwartz
January 31, 2023
We miss Jim and have the fondest memories of our time together on Juanita. We have Mary and Jack in our thoughts and prayers. Gina and Rudy Schwartz
Bill Schroeder
February 7, 2022
Jack and Mary ,my deepest sympathies for your loss ! Jimmy was a true friend who I will miss having conversations with . We had known each other for 45 years . Jack , Jimmy was extremely proud of your accomplishments!
Ron and Judy Gabrian
February 6, 2022
Dear Mary, Jack and family,
We cannot adequately express our sorrow for your loss. Jim was our advisor and friend for over 20 years. He was a great guy and a trusted confidant and friend. We will miss him and our chats a great deal. You are all in our prayers.
Billy R. Mosley
February 6, 2022
So sad at the loss of my friend Jim. He was not just my financial advisor but a personal friend. He coached me when I retired and when the stocks were down, he always eased my worries. He also comforted me when I was going through some personal health issues myself last year. He always made me feel better after our conversations. We had just traded emails a few weeks ago so I was glad a got to hear from recently. My condolences to his family.
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