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John Kelly Obituary
John J. Kelly, Jr., of Yonkers, on June 19, 2013. Loving son of Margaret and the late John J. Sr., devoted brother of Terrence M. (Barbara), Karen (Stephen) Kelly Marcellino and Joy (Patrick) Kelly Corbett. Devoted Uncle to Bridget, Mike, Blaine, Julia, Sarah and Rachel. John served as an officer of the US Navy in the North Atlantic Fleet as a Submariner from 1967 to 1973. John reached the rank of Commander and served as an active reservist until 2000. He was a graduate of Iona College '66, Fordham Law School '78 and New York University Law School, L.L.M. '80. He had a career as a patent attorney for the firm of Kenyon & Kenyon until his retirement. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, Bronxville, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Eugene's Church, Yonkers, on Saturday, June 22, at 10 am.
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Chaplain Ray Fritz
June 22, 2013
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, our condolences to Margaret, Terrence, Karen, and Joy and all of John's family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace, comfort you in your sorrow and loss, and heal the broken hearts. We are grateful for CDR Kelly's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service on the USS Clamagore SS-343 during the "Cold War". To our "Brother of the Phin" ... "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
June 20, 2013
To the Kelly Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.
John J. Kelly Jr.
US Navy Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
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