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1928
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2020
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Alex Kelly Obituary
Alex was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Greenwood, and was a son of Alexander and Nellie Loomis Kelly. On May 19, 1952, in Olean, he married his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Jean Botens, who survives.
Alex was a 1946 graduate of Greenwood Central School, where he was the only boy in a class of 10 students.
He served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 27, 1950 to July 30, 1952. Alex worked at Daystrom before and after his service from 1947 to 1956. In December of 1956, he began working for Clark Brothers/Dresser Rand as an inspector, until he retired in March of 1999.
Alex was formerly a member of the Olean American Legion and the St. Stephen's Club. He enjoyed the Buffalo Bills, St. Bonaventure Basketball and games of chance.
Along with his loving wife, Alex is survived by three children, Patrick M. (Betsy) Kelly of Cuba, Kathy J. (William) Boyd of Allegany and Thomas J. (Jo Ellen Andrews) Kelly of Palm Coast, Fla.; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Steven) Johnson, Christine Kiffer, Heather (Scott) Carlson, Colleen (John) Andhor and Benjamin Eberle; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Alex was predeceased by a granddaughter, Susan M. Smith on Jan. 25, 2013; and five sisters, Virl, Ruby, Alice, Gladys and Margaret.
A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 Ritual Team.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16 North, Olean, NY 14760; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com.
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May 16, 2020
I knew Alex only as Kelly as thats how my dad Emil (Pete) Yehl introduced me to him. The two of them would sit on my dads porch and discuss the neighborhood. My dad referred to Kelly as the Mayor of Boardmanville and Im sure they are back at it. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dot and his family. Valerie Berger
Andria
May 15, 2020
I can't remember when I met Kelly, and Dot, had been a fixture in my life always because of my Mom (Marion (Simpson) Russell. My thoughts and prayers to Dot and the entire Kelly family.
BOB ZALEWSKI
May 6, 2020
TO THE FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF ALEX,,,,WHAT A GREAT PERSON AND CO-WORKER FOR OVER 40 YEARS, PRAYERS FOR ALL,,SURE HE IS A BETTER PLACE,,,INSPECTING EVERYTHING IN SITE,,,,MAY HE RIP.
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