Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Trudy Kelly Obituary
AGE: 69 • Parlin
Trudy Kelly, age 69 of Parlin, passed away Saturday, December 10, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greenwich Village , New York City, Trudy had lived in Parlin for the past 48 years. Nanny Trudy was the true definition of love. She dedicated her life to the love of family, friends and community. She owned and operated Trudy's Travel for many years. Trudy was a communicant of Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Sayreville, a member of the OLV Seniors, and was a former CCD teacher. She was a past President of the Our Lady of Victories School PTA, and poured hours of endless time, love and help into growing Garden Friends Early Learning Center and nurturing all of its little friends.
She is predeceased by her parents James and Gertrude Fairclough, and by her beloved son John M. Kelly III.
Surviving are her husband of 50 years, John, her children Jim and his wife Marsha, Terri and her husband Paul DuChemin, her cherished grandchildren Meaghan, Elizabeth and Caroline Kelly, Kelly Conan John DuChemin, Cynthia Erickson, Lance and Joseph DuChemin, Goddaughter Susie and her husband Kevin Ortenzio, great-grandson Jarvis Erickson, and countless other family members and friends whose lives she has touched.
Funeral services will be Thursday 9am from the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home 15 Cherry Lane Parlin with an 10am mass at Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Sayreville. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Burial Park in East Brunswick.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday 3pm to 8pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
Letters of condolence and completed arrangements may be found at www.spezzifuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Trudy Kelly
Sponsored by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home.
Patti Thoma
December 15, 2016
Jim,
My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family at this most difficult time. May your mother rest in peace.
Loretta Bilyk
December 14, 2016
John, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Trudy. I only met her a few times, she was such sweet lady you couldn't help but like her. Heaven has a new Angel.
December 13, 2016
So sorry to hear about this. Heaven gained an awesome angel!
The Vella Family
Rick Fischer
December 12, 2016
To the Kelly Family, I am sorry for your loss,I will keep Mrs. Kelly in my thoughts and prayers.
Ev
December 12, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the family for this great loss.The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time now and in the days ahead. May the love of those who share your loss comfort you as you share cherished memories.
December 12, 2016
Very sad to hear of Trudy's passing. So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Maureen, Bruce and Lauren Jobmann
Barbara and Al Beyer
December 12, 2016
To the Kelly family: Our sincerest sympathy and prayers to the entire family. Trudy had been an icon at OLV school when I taught John and Jim. A more dedicated parent, grandparent, and friend will surely be missed. But know God has left you with wonderful and warm memories of who she was. God''s blessings for strength and peace during this untimely death. She will be remembered as loving, joyous, and special in the hearts of many.
Fondly, Barbara and Al Beyer
Judy Brown
December 12, 2016
When we lose a Loved One, they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your Loved One. They will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Trudy Kelly's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Trudy Kelly
Dec
14
Dec
15
How to support Trudy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Trudy Kelly's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
