Name: Visitation for BRENDAN LARKIN KELLY
Start: 2022-02-11T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Covington Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home

BRENDAN LARKIN KELLY, 40, beloved father, brother, son, friend, and talented actor and chef, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Charleston, S.C. He will be remembered for his show-stopping singing voice, his fine food creations, and his boisterous humor, which lifted the spirits of everyone around him. He grew up in Fort Wayne, Ind., graduating from Canterbury High School in 2000. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Theater School at DePaul University in 2005, and studied culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu. In 2011, he moved to Charleston, S.C. to pursue his dual passions, working as an actor and then Artistic Director of Threshold Repertory Theater, and as a culinary instructor at the Art Institute of Charleston. He is survived by his parents, Drs. Pamela and Kevin Kelly; his siblings, Lt. Col. Evan Kelly, Dr. Caitrin Kelly, Dr. Erin Kelly; and his daughter, Eve Catharine Kelly Scharfenberg, of whom he was infinitely proud. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Canterbury High School, 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Covington Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Threshold Repertory Theater in Charleston.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 6, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for BRENDAN KELLY

14 Entries

Mark and Cate Forbing

January 31, 2025

Praying for Brendan's soul every day - not forgotten. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace. Amen
JMJ

Patricia & Michael Miller

March 28, 2022

Our deepest sympathy, as you mourn, cherish, and honor, Brendon, who was so loved.

Geni&Marc,Lauren&Nathan Thomas

February 20, 2022

We are still in absolute disbelief. Our memories of Brendan of course are all tied in with Canterbury School. He was so talented and so friendly. Kind hearted. I wished him happy birthday January 10 on FB. Never realizing that was the last Facebook communication. Occasionally before there were posts. We know his family is heartbroken. There are no words to convey our sadness at this tragedy.

William Omoro

February 11, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Kelly family.

Mike and Ginny Pierson

February 11, 2022

Erin, Pam, Kevin and family...we are so very sorry for the loss of your son and brother but hope the warm memories of him help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Swint

February 11, 2022

Dear Pam & Kevin
Rob & I & all the Swint boys are so very sorry for your loss of Brendan!!
My deepest sympathy & will pray for you in your grieving!
Bob Swint

Kathleen Carlson

February 10, 2022

I can't tell you how sad I am to hear of Brendan's passing. I will always see him as a kindergarten student in my class - sensitive and caring. My prayers for Brendan and everyone who loves him. Kathy Carlson

Fr. John H. Delaney

February 10, 2022

My sincere sympathy to you, Pam and Kevin, and family. Prayers for Brendan, as well as you. I remember when I was at St. John´s and was privileged to do Brendan´s baptism, forty years ago.

Anita and Bill Cast

February 8, 2022

Words fail me. We are fortunate to have our children for as long as we are allowed. Rest in Peace.

Steve & Anne Smith

February 8, 2022

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We remember Brenden as a little boy so many years ago.

Judy Anderson

February 7, 2022

It is so very sad to hear about Brendan. He was always so outgoing and seemed to be involved in everything at Canterbury. It was so amazing to hear him sing and watch him act. What talent he had, and I know that you both were so proud of him. May God watch over all of during this most difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. Jerry and Judy Anderson

Tom and Judy Hayhurst

February 7, 2022

It was my great pleasure to have Brendan in class. He was a fine young man and will always be in my heart. We vividly remember his lead performance in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Although we´ve seen professional Joseph productions, Brendan was the stand out as Joseph. From these early years Brendan always remained in my memory. Then Tom and I were fortunate to spend a day with Brendan and the Kellys a few years ago. We had a wonderful brunch, sampling Brendan´s creations. Best of all we had a time of conversation, both meaningful and joyous. We had the chance to see how this fine young teen I´d known in the past had developed into an outstanding young man. Our loss is great but his memory will remain with us.

Donna and Dr Mark Jones

February 6, 2022

Sending our deepest sympathies in memory of your beautiful and talented son.

Kenneth C. Graham

February 6, 2022

I had the distinct privilege of directing Brendan in a production of "Burn This". What struck me most about Brendan´s creation of his character was the sensitivity, the vulnerability coming from this giant of a man. Yes, physically he was a big, beautiful man...but his soul, his soul was even bigger and more beautiful.
To Brendan´s family and friends...I mourn with you and hope that the sweet memories of Brendan will, over time, replace the grief. All the best,K

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