Thomas J. KELLY

1935 - 2025

KELLY Thomas J. Age 89 of Philadelphia passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025. Thomas was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1935 to Catherine and Thomas Kelly, Sr. He graduated St. Joseph's Preparatory High School in Philadelphia. Survived by Frances his loving wife of 61 years, and together they had three children, Anne (James) King, Thomas (Jennifer) Kelly, III and James (Susan) Kelly. He was blessed with nine adoring and devoted grandchildren: Taylor, Thomas, IV, Kelly Anne, Lauren, James, Jr., Brooke, Alexandra, Lillianna and Sophia. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Early in his career, Thomas was a dedicated public servant who rose through the ranks to serve as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. He later served as Executive Director at the Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes before retiring from public service with the city. He transitioned to the private sector and held leadership roles in the Real Estate Title field with Congress Abstract and later Land America. He remained a fixture in Political circles throughout the Philadelphia region and remained involved in Consulting and Real Estate in the latter stages of his professional life. He enjoyed spending summers in Longport, New Jersey with his grandchildren by his side. Thomas served on a number of Boards and supported many philanthropic endeavors throughout his life. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Francis. Visitation for Friends and relatives at St. Monica's Church, 17th and Ritner Streets, Philadelphia on Wednesday evening 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday morning at 8:30 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment Calvary Cemetery in Conshohocken. In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Monica's Church, 17th and Ritner Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19145. www.stolfofuneralhome.com