Ellen "Eileen" "Sis" Kennelly
Ellen "Eileen" "Sis" Kennelly
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The loving wife of the late Patrick Kennelly, beloved mother of Elizabeth, Mary (Edward Preston), and William (Flora Calabrese). She was the dear YaiYai and Nana of Shanti Calabrese (David Bennett), Quinn Kennelly and Evan Preston (Anusha Narayanan).
She was the proud Great Grandmother of Soren and Stellan Bennett and Siddharth Preston. She was a loving aunt of William Kennelly, Patrick Flaherty, Ann Stott and Helen O'Connor.
Eileen raised her family in St. Angela Parish and has been a member of St. Robert Bellarmine (now Mary, Undoer of Knots) for close to 40 years. Her love of children extended to beloved cousins and neighbors throughout her life.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mary Undoer of Knots Church or a charity of your choice.
Visitation Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4666 N. Austin Ave. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
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