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Dana Kelly Obituary
of North Billerica; 65
NO. BILLERICA -- Dana J. Kelly, Retired Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Pipefitters Association Local Union # 537, a 40 year resident of North Billerica and formerly of Charlestown, passed into eternal life at his home in North Billerica on Saturday, St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2012 after an extended illness. He was 65 years old.
Dana was born in Boston on September 15, 1946 to the late James and Florence (Brophy) Kelly. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1964. Dana joined the Pipefitters Association Local Union # 537 in 1965, a fourth generation member, and rose thru it's ranks where he became an instructor in welding for all potential members doing their 5 year apprenticeship. He was a Union Organizer for 14 years and Assistant Business Manager for 2 terms. He became Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer in 2004 and retired in 2007 after 1 term. Dana dedicated his life to his 2 top priorities which were family and union.
Dana is the beloved husband of 41 years to the late Linda M. (Noone) Kelly. He is the devoted father of Brian P. Kelly and his wife Wendy of Billerica, Kristin Ward and her husband Kevin of North Andover and David M. Kelly and his wife Kristin of Billerica. He is the loving Papa to Sean Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Meagan Kelly and Eryn Marie Ward. He is the beloved brother of James Kelly of Duxbury, Candace McGrath of Florida, Lindsay Kelly of Florida and Kerry Kelly of Bradford. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
KELLY -- Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dana's Funeral on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St., Charlestown at 10 a.m. Cremation will take place following his funeral mass. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Dana's name to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.
To send a message of condolence, please visit www.CarrFuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dana Kelly
Bobby Canavan
March 12, 2025
Dana.. you were taken to Heaven 13 years ago i still think of you offen
i miss our talks and laughs as you were a very special Friend that one never forgets you were always there for your family. my family. and everyone that needed you... you made Pipefitters 537 one
of the best Unions if not the best.. know how proud you were of your family and how your son Brien followed in your foot steps as they say
The Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree...STILL MISS YOU A LOT My
FRIEND !!!!!
Bobby Canavan
Bob Canavan
March 12, 2024
Dana... my good Friend you may have left us for Heaven but you are still in my memory and i do think of you offen and miss are smiles you put on my face when we talked i know you are looking down from Heaven on us all and i also know how proud you were of Brian.He followed your lead and made Local 537 the best in the UA miss you a lot my Friend
Kerri J McPate
March 12, 2023
Thinking of you and remembering that smile! Hope you and dad are having a few and laughing at all the good times! We miss you!!
Kerri Cook McPate
March 12, 2021
Dana, I hope you and my Dad Cookie are up in Heaven hanging out together. We all miss you both so much, Heaven is lucky to have both of you up there and we are even luckier to have you both watching over us every day. I know how proud you must be of all the wonderful things the Kelly's are doing down here! You guys raised some great kids!
The crew at Atco
March 28, 2012
To the kelly family, some things never leave us, a fathers or grandfathers love is one of them.
Jimmy Collins
March 22, 2012
I am sorry that I am unable to pay Dana respect in person. My condolences to my friends, the Kellys. Your friend...
JOE SAVAGE
March 21, 2012
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE KELLY FAMILY. DANA AND I BEGAN OUR PIPEFITTER CAREER IN THE SAME APPRENTICE CLASS.
Howard Rhodes Jr.
March 21, 2012
To Brian and the Kelly Family, I wish to convey my deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. Though I did not know Dana very well, it is easy to see what he was like, by the values and character he instilled in his son.
Stephen F. Kerins
March 21, 2012
Our thought and prayers are with the Kelly family. May rest the soul of Dana Kelly..he will never be forgotten!
March 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Greg Katapodis (Hanover, Ma)
Richard(aka Chet) Rooney
March 20, 2012
Jimmy,Kerry and the rest of the Kelly family,
I am sorry to hear about Dana; I will keep you in my prayers.
Mark (Wojo) Wolongevicz
March 20, 2012
To Brian Kelly and family. We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. The Wolongevicz family
Laura Bourgeois
March 20, 2012
Uncle Dana:
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
You will be forever missed.
Brian, Kristin & David & the Kelly Family: Stay strong, much love & prayers to you all.
Jim McAleer
March 20, 2012
To the Kelly Family, With deepest sympathy at this time of loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Gregory
March 20, 2012
Jimmy and family, So sorry for your loss! Dana's suffering is ended and you are in our prayers. Love you Karen and Bill Gregory
Timothy Donovan
March 20, 2012
To Brian and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad - a devoted family man first and foremost . A true leader of the local, who led not only by example but also with character and integrity. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Tony Passerini
March 20, 2012
To the Kelly family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. He did so much to make Local 537 the great union that is today.
Kerri Cook
March 20, 2012
The world has lost a great man...Dana~you and your family are in our family's thoughts and prayers, you will be so greatly missed. You were part of our family and we will miss you and think of you often and with great memories and laughs! Thanks for always being you =)
Kerri Cook
Gerry Hickey, Sr.
March 20, 2012
To Brian and his family,
I am a forty year member and the owner of a company for 28 years. During my time in the Local, I have not met a man in his position who was so helpful and understanding, may he rest in peace amen.
Fred Cook
March 20, 2012
To the Kelly family-My family and I are so sorry for your loss, your father was a great man, one of the greatest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and he will be missed by me and so many...you are in my hearts and prayers...I raise my drink to my best friend Dana...Sincerely Fred Cook
March 20, 2012
Paul Brooks and family Denise and Diane offer our sincere condolences to the Kelly family Brian, David, and Kristin on the loss of a wonderful father and husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John Rooney
March 19, 2012
Jimmy And The Kelly Family,
I Am So Sorry For Your Loss,My Prayers Are With You And Dana,May He Rest In Peace.
March 19, 2012
Kenny, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you father please accept my condolence, he is at peace and sitting with our Lord, God bless him. Joseph "Rico" Amoroso
Tom & Bev Miller
March 19, 2012
To the Kelly family sorry for your loss at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you at this time.God bless the family. R.I.P. Dana
March 19, 2012
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE KELLY FAMILY, the Wolongevicz family, Hanover, Mass
March 19, 2012
To the entire kelly family, our prayers are with you through this time of sorrow, Dana has gone to join Linda (mom),and they will always be remembered. Winnie and Mike Walsh (local 17),Charlestown and Sun City Center, Fl.
Robert Lucille Canavan
March 19, 2012
Brian Kristin David..Kelly Family
God took one of the Best..
Pipefitters Local 537 lost one of its best..
Your Dad was a very special Man i am very proud to call Him my friend He never forgot where he came from never forgot his friends always there to help anyone when they needed him..I talked to Him offen He always put a smile on my face i am going to miss that so much He loved and was so proud of His Family
I know He is looking down on us from Heaven with His beautiful Wife Linda wanting us all to wipe the tears away too smile remembering all the fun and Happier times
Dana i am going to miss so much my friend *Your The Best*
Bobby & Lucile Canavan 537
Charlie McGonagle
March 19, 2012
Jimmy, Candy, Lindsey, and Kerry,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Dana. It has been a long time since all of us enjoyed our days on the streets of Charlestown, but some things and some people are never forgotten. For me, Dana was one of those special people.
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Holleran
March 19, 2012
To the Kelly family, you are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. I will always remember Dana from the time we were apprentices together, working on jobs together, and for all the many times he helped me and my family thereafter in Union matters. No one worked harder for 537 than Dana; may he rest in peace. God bless you all. Rich & Joanna Holleran
James Taylor
March 19, 2012
To the Kelly Family, Dana was a great guy and his work for Local 537 will always be remembered. He will be missed. May he rest in peace. Jet
kenny dosenberg
March 19, 2012
To all the kelly family,my thoughts and prayers for your familly.Dana will be remembered by me as a man who gave of himself to his union ,and family first.(what a man should be).he will be missed.
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