Terence M. Kelly

Terence M. Kelly obituary, Quincy, MA

Terence M. Kelly

Terence Kelly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2025.
Terence M. Kelly, age 68, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in the comfort of his loving family.

Terence was born in Boston, to the late Edward T. and Marguerite A. "Peg" (Brady) Kelly. Raised and educated in Weymouth and Quincy, he was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1974. He lived in Quincy for most of his life.

He was a master plumber and as a young man was the self-employed owner of RSK Mechanical for twenty years. He later worked with Local 12 for over twenty years.

Terry loved the outdoors, vacations, and trips to Newfound Lake in New Hampshire for over forty years. He also enjoyed dining out with family and friends.

Most of all, he was devoted to his family and was especially proud of his sons and granddaughter.

Beloved husband for thirty-six years of Kathleen M. "Kathy" (Petitti) Kelly.

Devoted father of Sean M. Kelly, Norwood P.D. and his wife Lindsey of Holbrook, Craig R. Kelly and his wife Luara of Quincy.

Loving grandfather of Maya Kelly.

Dear brother of John Kelly and Mary Chevalier of Rhode Island, Lisa Hill of Raynham and her late husband Michael, Patricia Calabraro of Fla., Janine Savoie and her husband Gary of Chelsea, and the late Maura Kelly.



Terry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Tuesday, February 18, from 4 - 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington Street, Braintree, on Wednesday, February 19, at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

For those who wish, donations in Terry's memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Road, Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701.

You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.

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Jim Boyd

June 25, 2025

I graduated from Quincy Vo-tech in 1974 and new Terence from high school. I brought him to see Gil Scott Heron at Palls Mall in Boston in 1977. We had a blast. I left the plumbing world soon after high school and he apparently established a career in it. I wished we stayed in Condolences to the Kelly family.

Elizabeth Keiper

April 24, 2025

Dear Kelly Family, I too just learned of Terry´s passing, and wanted to share my condolences. He was so gracious and kind in helping my family, so trustworthy, and genuinely caring. And even though I only had the chance to talk with him a few times, it was evident how proud he was of his children. He left a lasting impression; the world would be a better place with more people like Terry in it, and he will be missed so much. Liz, Natalie and Caroline Keiper

Lauren Stein

April 24, 2025

I'm so very sorry, I just learned of Terry's passing. He had helped our family for years and then also our nursery school, with many different projects. He was kind, professional, thoughtful. One time, he brought an old set of kids tools -- that belonged to his son -- to share with my young son. He was simply one of a kind; please know he had such a positive impact in so many lives, by chance. How lucky we were to know him. Please take good care.

Marie Pierce

February 19, 2025

Kathleen,

I'm wishing you and your family comfort during this difficult time.

Best,
Marie (Gallagher) Pierce

Jim Eisenhauer

February 16, 2025

Trisha,

I´m truly saddened to read about Terry´s passing. He was always a gentleman and a true professional at our respective trades. Terry as a Master Plumber in Local 12 and myself as a Master Pipefitter in Local 537. I remember way back, when Terry, Paul Ramponi and Ricky Salvucci opened RSK!

I retired back in 2016. Moving full time to Cocoa Beach Florida in 2019, then Punta Gorda Isles Florida. I hope all is well with you and your family!

Terry´s passing reminds us all how short life is, and how quickly our loved ones are gone!

Be safe, stay healthy! God bless you, your family. We all pray for Terry and his loved ones left behind! And the entire Kelly family!

Jim Eisenhauer
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