William Henry Kelly

I just learned of Bill's passing and am very saddened. I first came to know Bill by attending the annual dinner of the Pumpkin Papers Irregulars in Washington DC. From there Bill introduced me to the Philadelphia Society and sponsored my membership in 2012. Bill had a great sense of humor and was genuinely interested in mentoring people he thought would be of benefit to the organization. I will miss seeing him at various events but will be forever grateful for the friendship and interest he displayed to me. My sympathies to the Kelly family. Curt Schroder, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Ann, Morgan, and Kevin,
Bill was a wonderful Brother and he was especially generous to my two children, Laura and Paul. For an example he gave them a magnificent pool in my backyard and now the grandchildren used it as well is my friends and me. How nice is that! He was delightful, funny and heartwarming. A better Brother you could not have.

I so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.

Dear Ann, Morgan and Kevin... I was so sorry to hear the sad news about the loss of your dear husband and father. Bill was a long-time friend of my husband, John and myself, and he and John were loyal fellow Kiwanians. I fondly remember how surprised and delighted we were when we heard that Bill had finally met the girl of his dreams - and she had been right there in Northport all those years. What a beautiful wedding you had. I have so many fond, funny memories of Bill, and I will cherish the memories. My heart goes out to you in your loss. Gloria Almberg, Jupiter, Fl. (formerly Northport, NY)

Ann, Morgan and Kevin-my sympathies and best wishes at this time.

Bill was my very best friend for 45 years and I will miss him.

Many adventures and great times we had together-because he was so much fun to be around. I will never forget one fishing trip on my boat in Miami. All morning we saw coast guard helicopters flying around. Then we saw a man waving and we waved back-then realized he was in a life jacket and had been in the water-12 hours. We ended up taking him to shore. We felt like rescuers that day and talked of it for years.

I am including a picture from one of our many fishing trips together (at least 30-40) we caught a large number of Mahi including this record 70 pounder.

I could write a book on the hundreds of talks, the days of fishing trips and good times we had together. I will miss him terribly-he was my dearest and best friend. GOD BLESS.

Hello Ann--We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was larger than life! We remember how Bill and our son, Nick, struck up a friendship during those great July 4th parties on Asharoken. Great memories. You and the children will be in our thoughts.

Dear Ann, Morgan and Kevin,
We, as a family, will always remember the wonderful times shared at the beach.
The firewroks, the scavenger hunts, and of course the mussels.
Please know that Bill will always be in our hearts and in our minds.
Love, Mike & Nicki and family

Dear Ann, Morgan, and Kevin, I will be stopping by Saint Charles this afternoon to light a candle, say a prayer....Bill lived life in his own terms and what a great life he had! I consider him a role model -actively involved and engaged with a passion for his interests and community service. We should all take a lesson from his rule book . With much love and sympathy. Adrianna

Dear Ann, Morgan and Kevin,
My heart truly aches for all of you at the loss of Bill. All of you remain to this day a special memory for me and the times we shared in Northport and Asharoken. The pumpkin picking, the Easter egg coloring, the times with the kids, and oh the martini poured at the kitchen counter. And the stories....the great stories that only Bill could tell. I will pray for you all and hope that you will find comfort in knowing the fine man he was...he will live on in all of you. My deepest condolences. You are all in my prayers. Rest in Peace Bill Kelly

Ann, Morgan and Kevin, our Prayers are with you at this time. Please, if there is ANYTHING we can do, please let us know. Even though we live a distance, No distance is too far. Joe, Maureen, Anna, Andrew Baysura

Ann, I am sorry for your loss. Bill aka Kelly was always a positive force when I was growing up; from hiking, to putting up Christmas lights, and of course going to Saratoga Race Track. I will miss his jokes and of course all of those tricks!! Thanks for all the fond memories Bill (Kelly).

Dear mrs Killy, Morgan and Kevin.
I will always remember your husband
And dad, I am sorry for your loss, mayor Kelly
Was one of the most genuine person I have ever had the pleasure
Of knowing. He was kind, generous, loving, and just a wonderful human been. He welcomed my friends and I into his home many times, we all cherish those party's.
Thanks for the memory Bill.

Ann and Family,

So sorry for your loss. Bill was a great person. A true friend and loving Father. He will be missed.

I'm sure he is pulling up a stool next to WC Fields in Heaven. What I wouldn't give to hear those two exchange jokes. RIP my one and only Godfather.

Bill, I'm glad I got to see you briefly two weeks ago. I didn't get to know you well but thru the friendship of our sons we had a shared connection. Ann, Morgan and Kevin, I'm am sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Dear Ann,Morgan and Kevin
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband, father and our friend Bill.
We will always remember the fun times we had together in Ashroken. Hope these memories will also carry you through into the future.
The Elzinga's

Ann, our prayers are for you and the kids. We were so fortunate to have Bill as a good friend. He will be greatly missed. I can just see it now; the occupants of Heaven are already being wrapped around Bill, as he relates stories and jokes as only Bill can tell them. In life you hope to encounter someone like Bill, but to have them as your good friend is priceless. His calling around 11 pm to say, I'm in town, and by the way I will be at your house shortly, then the family sitting up half the night laughing with him and catching up on all the adventures. Our kids will never forget Bill, and our family will have a void that can never be filled. What a friend and Mentor. Bill you were one of a kind, and will be missed. Thanks for the memories.

Dear Ann, Morgan and Kevin..my Mom Ruth and I are deeply saddened by this news.
We will always remember our Friend, Bill with a smile in our hearts and for the chuckle he always had time to share~~He is missed~~ Much love to you all..Ruth and Heidi Froehlich..

You will be fondly remembered always. I am thrilled that my children got to enjoy the pleasures of Asharoken Beach growing up the with your children the way I did in 40 years ago. I will never forget "the blob". "Glad to see your back from the front old top"... Adam R. Berke

Bill, I am heading to the Catholic Church up the road to light a candle and say a prayer for you. You were an awesome human being, the best of us. You made a real difference in my life and I will miss you terribly. I remember you taking me to Annie, second row seats! Also sugar babies with the incomparable Mickey Rooney. Thanks for being in my life Bill.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Walsingham Sailing team
"Fair Winds and following seas"