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Joseph Kelly Obituary

KELLY, Joseph B. Of South Boston on August 22, 2009 at age 88, retired BPD. Loving husband of the late Margaret Eileen (Connolly) Kelly. Devoted father of Nancy Kelly of NC, Ellen Cunio, Judith Kelly, both of South Boston and Dianne Kelly of Newburyport. Brother of Paul Kelly, Frances Clancy, both of Quincy, the late Howard, Gertrude, Mildred, William and Richard. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Wednesday at 9am. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Mr. Kelly was a friend of Bill W. for 46 years and a WWII Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's name may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Channel Street, Suite 604, Marine Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02210. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2009.

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Elle Mae

August 26, 2009

One of the sweetest guys I've ever met.
My condolences to you and to his niece Alice, his faithful partner at meetings. God bless you all.

Shelley MacDonald

August 26, 2009

Nancy,Ellen,Judy,Diane and Family,

I'm sorry about the loss of your Dad. He was a great man who touched the lives of so many people, including some of my own family.I'm sure he has a very high place in heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 25, 2009

Dear Judy and family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. I know how much a part of your life he was. He is at peace with your Mother and the rest of his family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Fondly, Bill,Debbie and Family

August 24, 2009

Thanks Joe for being the guy who didn't care if they were from Yale or Jail you loved us all. You are already missed by many.
Go with God my friend.
Charlie Gillis
Halifax,MA

Brian F

August 24, 2009

We will never know how many lives Joe has helped to rebuild. Thanks for being one of the founders of the BPD Stress Unit, that alone has saved hundreds of lives including my own---Rest in Peace Joe

Linda Hemenway

August 24, 2009

I'm sorry that Joe is gone. I remember Joe, when he was the Director of Security at the Transportation Building down on Stuart Street. I did security at the Bay Bank, that was in the lobby there. Joe was a really good guy, and the photo is great!

August 23, 2009

Thanks Joe for helping me along the way! You're in my heart forever, I'll always treasure your stories, and smile, as will many others!!! Love and Respect, Pat. Burns, Davie, Fl.

Kevin Manning

August 23, 2009

My sincere condolence to the complete Kelly Clan and thier famlies. I enjoyed talking and listening to Joe. He will be well missed both in So. boston and Florida

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