Kathleen F. Kelly

Kathleen F. Kelly (née McKenna), 90, of Philadelphia, passed away on March 31, 2025.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Lawrence J. Kelly, and her parents, John McKenna and Mary McKenna McCann. Kathleen was also preceded in death by her siblings, Marion and Jack.
She is survived by her loving children: Lawrence (Lauren), Michael (Kathy), Karen, Mary Kay, and Jack. She was a devoted grandmother to Megan, Joseph, Veronica, Nicole, Joseph, Michael, John, Jaclyn, Matthew, and Jennifer, and a cherished GiGi to Cameron and Cooper. Kathleen also leaves behind her dear sister-in-law Eileen (George), Diana (Hugh), and brother-in-law Ken (Peg) as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Born and raised in New York City, Kathleen met the love of her life, Larry, in 1956. They married in 1957 and settled in Philadelphia, where they built a beautiful life and family together. In 1997, they retired to their beloved summer home in Ocean Gate, New Jersey, where they continued making treasured memories.
After the passing of her husband, Larry, she returned to Philadelphia to be with her family.
Kathleen was deeply involved in her community, always giving her time and energy to those around her. She served as a Boy Scout leader, Eucharistic Minister, secretary of VFW Post 9503, and a member of MOCA. Most recently, she was the Public Relations Director for the Lafayette Players at Lafayette Redeemer.
Above all, Kathleen was a woman of kindness, compassion, and unwavering love. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her and inspiring those who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the warmth and wisdom she shared with all who were blessed to know her.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Monday, April 7th from 10 to 11am at the Resurrection of Our Lord Church, Castor Ave and Bleigh St. Phila PA 19111. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11am. Interment will take place on Tuesday, April 8th at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562 at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lafayette Residents Fund, 8580 Verree Road #1, Attention: Claire Trappler Apartment # 464, Philadelphia, PA 19111