John H. Kelly Jr.
1958 - 2014
John H. Kelly Jr.
1958 - 2014
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BORN
1958
DIED
2014
John Kelly Obituary
Born: March 5, 1958;
in Philadelphia, PA
Died: Nov. 11, 2014;
in Woodstock, IL
John H. Kelly Jr., age 56, of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly November 11, 2014. He was born March 5, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John H. and Joyce Kelly Sr.
John was a plumbing inspector for McHenry County and the City of Marengo. He also owned Kelly's Plumbing, and was known as the "singing plumber." He was always funny and generous to those around him. He was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan. John would also only accept a pizza if it was pie-cut!
He is survived by his children, Tara (Marc) Melilli, Caitlynn Kelly, Colin Kelly, and Maggie Kelly; his mother, Joyce Kelly; his partner, Cindy Magee and her children, Emily, Joe, and Marissa; and his siblings, Joanne Kelly and Karen Woodson.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his cousin, Jerry.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St., Union. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Monday, November 17, at the church. The service will be at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Union.
Arrangements were entrusted to Marengo-Union Funeral Home. For information, call the funeral home at 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com
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Maggie Kelly
March 28, 2015
I miss you daddy.
I love you.
December 17, 2014
John, it's been awhile now. I miss you more. God Bless my Friend. I Love You John.......
November 28, 2014
John was a very good friend growing up in Bensalem, Pa.; I will miss him very much. God Bless Buddy.
Tim Kovitch
Langhorne,Pa.
Bob and Holly Kohley
November 23, 2014
The world was a better place with John in it!
Our sympathies to all whose hearts he touched.
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Tammy & Mike Stadler
November 19, 2014
So sorry Caitlynn for your families loss. If there is anything Mike or I can do, please let us know.
Bob Hackett
November 19, 2014
Rest in Peace John.
Sue & Gonzalo Sosa
November 18, 2014
John was always there if my mom and dad needed help,he was a very thoughtful neighbor.Rest in peace,John.
mark martin
November 17, 2014
I am shocked beyond belief of this news. I was at the CITGO at 14 and 176 and had a great laugh with John on Friday afternoon!! He was just such a fun honest man. He was a supporter of It's All About Kids a McHenry county child hood cancer charity. He did great plumbing work for our company. the last thing he said to me as he point his finger at me was " be safe Mark and I will see you on Monday"... He never called and now I know why... What a great loss to every one this Man touched! God bless his family.
mark adams
November 17, 2014
God bless john
Paul and Diane Wasney
November 16, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. John was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and made you laugh. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Joe Hallman
November 16, 2014
You will be missed.
November 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Jim & Luann Kanaly
Tom & Teri Graf
November 15, 2014
Our deepest thoughts and Prayers to the John's family. Whenever we would part ways, John would always say" God Bless and be safe." John is forever safe in God's Hands. God Bless you John <3
November 15, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers to for the Kelly Family.
Michele and Darrin Davis
Mrs. Heinz
November 15, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the Kelly family - especially Maggie. I'll be thinking of you.
David and Julie Palsgrove
November 15, 2014
John was a Good man and will be greatly missed!! Praying for your family. God Bless your family.
Jeff and Sue Kennedy
November 15, 2014
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
November 15, 2014
John Kelly was my friend and I so miss you. Tara, Caitlynn,Colin and Maggie, your Pa was one of the Best Men I've known, truely one of a kind. He was so proud of you guys. Me and Lindsay are so sad now. God Bless. "Be Safe". Until we meet again John! We Love You.......
Dale & Lindsay
Jim Johnson
November 15, 2014
Cindy,
Sorry for your loss. John will be missed and we'll always remember the good times we had together at the county.
Jimmy & Jamie Johnson
November 14, 2014
John was a great guy. I always remembered him as "me plumber". Our condolences to the family.
John & Tammy Kayse
Community & Economic Dev
November 14, 2014
Be Safe and God Bless John! Hopefully you are enjoying a philly cheese steak somewhere!
November 14, 2014
John had a heart bigger than he. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Thoughts and prayers are with. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shelley St. John
November 14, 2014
John was a great guy. He will be sorely missed. My condolences.
Kevin Langan
Jackie Sangirardi
November 14, 2014
John was a man who never let a friend down. John was with my family through one of the most difficult times of our life. My heart goes out to all his children. I know he and Joe are in heaven riding Harleys. RIP my friend
November 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Kelly family...John will be missed. Always had a smile on his face.
The Mackeys
mike and erin markison
November 14, 2014
My condolences to the kelly family. John was the joy of any gathering. He lived life to the fullest.
Kim Roberts
November 14, 2014
To Caitlynn and her brothers amd sisters: May you all remember your dad will be your guardian angle . Make him proud of all of you. Which I know he is. Love Kim (Caitlynn aunt)
Denise Blahnik (Schroeder)
November 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss, John was an amazing person. He was always singing and generous! He was always a happy guy with a big smile. God Bless!
Hilda Creasy
November 14, 2014
John was a trustee on our Village board, he was always good for a big bear hug when he knew you were having a down day. He never hung up the phone without saying "Be Safe". After he left the board he would stop in to say hello. He will be missed by all.
November 14, 2014
Caitlynn, Colin, Maggie and Tara
Your dad was a great person with such a generous heart. He will always hold a special place in our family's life. He will be missed by so many. God Bless you all.
Kathy, John Burns and Family
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