Ann Gatti Kelly Vallier

To all of Ann´s family, and especially our friend Patrik: even though we are far away, we hold you in our thoughts. May you find solace and love, perhaps even joy, as you celebrate Ann and the life she led. With much love, John & Tori.

Andrew is my oldest (and best) friend, and I probably spent as much time during my youth in the Kelly's house as I did in my own. Ann was the closest thing I ever had to a second mother, and one of my very favorite people in the whole world.
Whoever wrote the above obituary was spot on. It describes her to a tee. Even the accompanying photo so clearly shows Ann's personality, with that somewhat mischievous smile that seems to say "Let's do something fun!" :-)

I like the stories about Ann holding court from her cabana at the Biltmore Pool (or "Grandma´s Pool" as Carmen would say).
She was always so nice to me and my family. And we love her kids!