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James Kelly Obituary

James W. Kelly, a resident of Palm Coast since 1982, died September 15, 2008 in Livonia, NY. He was a member of the Palm Coast Moose Lodge #2577. He is survived by his wife, Shirley B. Kelly of Ionia, NY and Palm Coast; three stepchildren, Mary Beth Rathbun (Jim DiProspro) of Greece, NY, Michael (Peggy) Madefferi of Ionia, Peter (Lisa) Madafferi of Indiana; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. His funeral service was held Septmember 18, in Ionia, NY. Interment will be in Millers Corners Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Ionia, P.O. Box 8, Ionia, NY 14475. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., East Bloomfield, NY.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Sep. 18, 2008.

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key kelley

September 18, 2008

James I miss you and I will always love you. I love you brother. I will keep the family in my prayers.

I ask my cousin to sign the book for me. (brenda lamb)
Key and Cricket Kelley

brenda lamb

September 16, 2008

My mother and James was First cousin. Key called to give the news about James. I am very sorry about your loss. I always enjoyed our phone calls. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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