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Thomas Kelly Obituary
AGE: 89 • Newark, Delaware
Thomas Francis Kelly, 89, of Newark, peacefully walked into God's loving arms on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
A husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, a kind, gentle and loving man to this earth, will be greatly missed. The sparkle in his blue eyes and warm smile will be with us until we meet him again.
Tom proudly served in the US Army during both WW II and the Korean War where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his honorable discharge, he attended business school and then dedicated 37 years to The General Motors Corporation. He was a member of The United Auto Workers, The Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council, Newark Senior Center, and a founding member of the Holy Family Parish. Tom was a devoted husband and dedicated his life to his family. He loved traveling, sporting events, and most importantly spending time with his family.
Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of John and Margaret (Oestrich) Kelly. He was predeceased by his brother John, and sisters Margaret Sincavage and Regina Shettel. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Theresa (Zynel) Kelly of 66 years; his daughter, Karen Kelly of Newark, 4 sons, Thomas and wife Connie of Newark, Joseph and wife Judy of Elkton, James and wife Pat of Townsend, Michael and wife Brooke of Newark. Tom was a loving grandfather and adored by his 11 grandchildren Mark, Chrissy, Brenda, Melissa, Stacy, Danielle, Shawn, Joe, Michael, Hayden and Caroline. He was also blessed with 12 great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon at Holy Family Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 on Monday, October 3, 2016. Friends and family may visit at the church from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Committal services, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 pm at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Holy Family Parish or Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713.
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Granddaughter
May 18, 2017
Happy 90th birthday PopPop- missing you more than ever
Shawn Kelly
February 14, 2017
I love you Poppop! I miss you so much! You are the father that raised me! I talk to you every night and im glad you listen!
October 4, 2016
Jim and Pat and all extended family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We hope you have many fond memories to get your through this time.
Bill and Tracy Moskowitz
October 3, 2016
Im Missing you so much :(
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October 3, 2016
Missing you very much :(
Karen Lynch
October 3, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the Kelly family. Cherish every memory . Take care. ❤ Karen, Brooke and Chase Lynch
Fr Michael Angeloni
October 1, 2016
Dear Theresa and family,
I just wanted to offer my condolences on the death of your husband and father.
Tom was a good person....good sense of humor....faithful Catholic. He was very much part of the fabric of Holy Family Parish.
I will offer a mass for him and your family
peace
fr.mike
Gary Cohen
September 30, 2016
Tom,
I was very sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. Colleen and I send our condolences to you, Connie and your entire family.
Anne Biddle
September 27, 2016
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending you our deepest sympathy and much love, Anne and Rick Biddle
Ed Pankowski
September 27, 2016
Mike and Family .... My prayers are with you upon the passing of your beloved Dad ... May Peace be with you ...
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