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Joshua Kelly Obituary

Joshua J. "Josh" Kelly, Age 38, Safely Home on April 4, 2023. Beloved son of Meg (nee Vail) and the late Michael J. Kelly. Loving brother of Aileen Kelly and Molly (Tim) Linnane. Proud Uncle to Michael and Grace (our little angel) Linnane. Josh was dearly loved and will be missed by his aunts, uncles, and many cousins in the Kelly and Vail Families. Lifelong childhood friend of Kevin Murphy. Josh was a loyal Attendant for the Chicago Park District who was dearly loved by the staff members and neighborhood patrons for his hard work and dedication. He enjoyed hanging out with the Talman Block Club, listening to Motown Music, and spending time with everyone he loved. Family and friends will meet at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 on Monday, April 10, 2023 for visitation 11:00am-1:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christmas Without Cancer, P.O. Box 628, Oak Lawn, IL 60454 or online at https://www.christmaswithoutcancer.org/donate are most appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500, or heeneyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 7, 2023.

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Ridge Park Advisory Council

April 21, 2023

The members of the Ridge Park Advisory Council send their sincere sympathy to the family of Josh Kelley. He was always a friendly face at the park and will be truly missed.

Jimmy Heaney

April 10, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with Josh´s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Sending lots of love, Jimmy Heaney.

Sabrina Steward

April 10, 2023

Josh will be greatly missed!!! It was a great pleasure working with you. My sincere condolences to the family. May God bless you all.

Joann Imala

April 10, 2023

So sad to hear this news of Josh. It was a pleasure to work with Josh at Graver Park. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. You will be missed my friend.

Christina Jordan

April 10, 2023

Thinking of you guys deeply..sending healing prayers and hugs. Everytime I think of Josh I think of his smile and have nothing but good memories growing up seeing him when I´d hang out with Molly. I´m so sorry Molly, Meg, and Aileen. Josh will live on in our hearts forever!
Love, Christina Jordan and Family

Jim Eilers

April 9, 2023

I was saddened to hear of Josh´s passing, it was quite a shock. I worked with Josh at Ridge Park and he was always one of the first to greet me when I arrived. I will always remember his smile and will miss him terribly.

Jerry and Pam McCall

April 9, 2023

Words can’t express our heavy hearts
Josh was a great guy, so friendly and funny. We truly enjoyed meeting him and hanging out by Matthew’s. My your memories of him help soften your grief. He was a wonderful guy.

Linda Muzereus

April 9, 2023

I enjoyed watching Josh grow up ever since meeting him while he was in grammar school. He was in my son John's class. Always got a wave and a smile from him as he rode his bike to work at Ridge Park. He will be missed.

Monique Whitfield

April 8, 2023

Joshua was a great person to work with. His smile and personality would brighten the darkest moods. He will truly be missed. My condolences and prayers go out to the family.

Kathy Clark

April 7, 2023

My deepest condolences to family and friends of Joshua. I pray your fond memories will help you through this period. He will be missed.

Fredric Vaughn

April 7, 2023

My condolences to both families. May he R.I.P.

Yeama Vincent-Neal

April 7, 2023

I am so saddened to hear this news. He was such a cool co-worker. I will miss seeing him at the parties. My prayers go out to the family.

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Carol, Kathleen, Kevin Murphy

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Apr

10

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

Apr

10

Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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