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Robert Kelly Obituary
Born in Waterbury on Aug. 12, 1923, the son of the late William J. and Grace L. Kelly, he had resided in Meriden for most of his life. He was a graduated of Meriden High School, class of 1941 and was a graduate of Central Connecticut State College and received a master's degree in education from Hillyer College. Mr. Kelly was employed by Regional School District 5, retiring in 1984. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Marine Corps on the Cruiser Mobile in the South Pacific. Mr. Kelly taught in East Hartford, Meriden, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Middlebury.
He is survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Eugene and Maureen Dreyer, of Mineola, N.Y.; a niece, Donna McKenna; and a nephew, Thomas Watson
Per Bob's request, there will be no services. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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March 22, 2015
We have known Bob since the forties and found him to be warm, witty and thoroughly delightful. I can remember Bob telling us that he had received a comb with no teeth from his brother when he was losing his hair and he found that hilarious. We saw Bob for the first time in many, many years at Mid State Hospital in Meriden a couple of years ago and expected he wouldn't know us...he stopped us during our introduction and said "what are you doing...I know who you are!" He was as charming and witty as he always has been and we managed to see him at Sans Souci a few more times. Just a great guy and we'll miss him
Joan and Lee Dyer
John Young
March 19, 2015
All I can say is ,"Bob you were the best, your smile and friendship were always there".
"Hit em strait down the middle" in Heaven my friend.
May your soul rest in God`s eternal peace!
John A. Young
Cromwell, Ct
Frank Guodace
March 13, 2015
I've only known Bob for the past 10 years or so but found him to be the most personable, easy going, likable guy you'd ever want to meet. I'll miss visiting him and his cronies after playing golf just sitting around reminiscing and having a few laughs. So sad to see him go.
carol allison lamphier
March 13, 2015
I still remember as a young child standing by Mr. Kellys chair, looking down at his bald head and saying 'look!!I can see bottom'!! Mr Kelly you will be missed!!
Janet Barillaro
March 13, 2015
Bob was an inspiration to me. We met while playing racquetball. We shared some wonderful times. I just wish we had more time to be with him. He was a great guy I will miss him.
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