Cornelius A. Kelly

Leesburg - Cornelius (Neil) A. Kelly, Major US Army, Retired, went home to the Father.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Catherine, who was by his side during his years in military service. He entered service as a Private 19 February 1951, commissioned 27 October 1955 and retired 31 January 1973. He served various tours of duty including Vietnam and Korea. He considered his award of the Combat Infantry Badge his highest award, a miniature of which he always wore in his suit jacket lapel. Neil and Catherine were married in their home parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Long Island City, NY July 2, 1955. He had numerous tours of duty throughout Europe and Asia and Catherine accompanied him on as many tours as possible. He is survived by his children Kevin (born Ft. Rucker, AL), Stephen and Neil (both born Munich, Ger.), 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, throughout the country. Neil is preceded by two children, Patricia and Christopher (both born Ft. Benning, GA). Upon retirement Neil studied Traffic Engineering and Business Administration while working for the Bureau of Traffic Engineering, NJDOT, retiring 1 April 1995 as Principal Traffic Investigator . He was a member of the Catholic Community of St. Paul, Leesburg, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.

In lieu of flowers, Neil requests donations be made to a group of women who taught him the meaning of care for the indigent and sick on Welfare Island in NYC during his teenage years.

Missionary Servants of the most blessed trinity, sister's retirement fund, 3501 Solly Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136-6296