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Richard Kelley Obituary
Richard Kevin Kelley was born February 28, 1963 in Framingham, MA and resided in Reno, NV for the last 31 years. He fought the fight of cancer and passed on May 10, 2015. Rich left behind his Wife - Cheryl Kelley of 30 years, Son - David Gazlay, Daughter - Lisa Gottschalk, Grandson - Paul William Kelley Miller, Mother - Chickie Kelley, Sister - Kathie Corrigan, Brother - Fred Kelley, Sister - Patty Kelley and Brother - Brian Kelley.
Rich was a cement truck driver and was proud that he helped build The Biggest Little City In The World. He had the biggest heart on earth and would give you the shirt off his back. He will forever be missed and always be our Iron Man!
The services will be held at Walton's Funerals & Cremations, located at 875 W. Second Street, Reno, NV 89503 on Saturday, May 16th, and will begin at 2:00 pm.
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Cindy
July 14, 2023
U were my first love, my best friend !! You've always been in my thoughts, n always will. I still have the ring u bought me , miss u n i love you always
Patty Kelley
May 8, 2021
Well it’s coming up again tomorrow. I don’t want to call it an anniversary cause that doesn’t sound appropriate. For the first time I won’t be able to visit you on “the day” I have to work. BUT I will be there next Friday to get you all cleaned up and decorated for the many summer visits we will have. I am grateful for the nice weather finally coming because it’s when I get to go visit you the most ! I love you more! See you next Friday. I’ll bring the Jack! Don’t be late. Love you and miss you every day ! It NEVER gets any easier. Can’t wait till we meet again!
Patty Kelley
May 8, 2021
It’s that time of year again. Nothings changed I miss you more every day! See you soon for spring clean up a little music and a shot of Jack. Love you tons xoxoxo
Evelyn Kelley
May 10, 2020
Miss you so much today I know it's been 5 years today but it will always feel like yesterday. It has been so sad for me just too many losses for me to handle. I will get through this. I love you so much honey. Until we meet again will love you forever love MA xoxo PS SEE YA WHEN I SEE YA HUGS TOO
Patty Kelley
May 8, 2020
Coming up on five years since you left on Mothers Day. Ill be at the cemetery on Sunday to clean you and dad and Nannie and Bampy and dad and uncle bob. I have never stopped talking to you ! Ive never let go ! We are in the middle of a killer pandemic ! But its safe for me to visit you in the cemetery since Im alone and the only one there cleaning you up from the winter to get ready to decorate and plant in a couple weeks. MISS YOU EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY. AND IVE NEVER LET GO OF YOU !
Evelyn Kelley
March 31, 2020
miss you from the bottom of my heart xooxxoxooxoxx maybe you can try to show up for Lisa she needs you right now love and miss you honey MOM XOXOO
Chickie Kelley
May 8, 2019
My one and only xoxo
Evelyn Kelley
September 17, 2018
hi honey i miss you so much. I think of you day and night. I have such a hard time being here without you. You know you are my one and only cowboy.You seem to be the one to go too when i need somthing i have no control of. i beleive you know what i am talking about, so you are always in my prayers now and forever. i love you too the moon xooxxoo mom p.s. Cheryl is also missing you so much so keep showing up and we will love you forever xxx
Patty Kelley
June 8, 2018
Sending you hugs and kisses! Xoxoxoxox MISS YOU MORE!! ❤❤
Patty Kelley
June 8, 2018
Hey bro ! So it's friday night. So much is going on ! Major life decisions ! Looking into selling and moving! This would be one of those times where you'd call and I'd talk your ear off and you'd help me figure out the best next move. ! I'd feel better, you'd feel better and we'd absolutely laugh a lot. Sucks you aren't here to run a major move and next life adventure by! Keep an eye out down here will ya ! Miss you ALWAYS! Love you tons! Xoxoxo
Patty Kelley
May 4, 2018
You're still here! ALWAYS! Thinking of you as I do daily ! NEVER LETTING GO! Xoxoxoxoxo
Hey bro! FIRST I LOVE YOU! Mandy made this for me for my birthday! I like to say it's for both of us since our birthdays are so close. Aren't we cute!
Patty Kelley
May 4, 2018
May 3, 2018
to my one and only cowboy
May 3, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patty Kelley
February 28, 2017
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO! Took the day off from work to spend it with you! I miss you sooooo much!!!!! I'm sure there's a hell of a party in heaven with you and Dad and Nannie and Bampy and Aunt Dolly! Still isn't any easier without you but I think of you daily talk to you ALWAYS and I'm learning to smile and laugh a bit more when I talk to you. Don't you worry I'm staying strong and moving on taking you with me every step of the rest of this journey!!!! Luv you tons! Xoxo xoxo
Mom Kelley
October 11, 2016
Miss you so much thinking about you a lot lately just miss you too pieces doo luv
Patty Kelley
September 27, 2016
Morning bro! Finally figured out how to get your voicemail messages off my phone!
Yay! Didn't want to lose those! Luv you tons! Miss you more! Talked to David he's going on a trip to Europe ! How cool is that! Still wishing the phone would ring and you're be on the other line! Geez can't ya find a phone up there! Miss ya man!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
And your candle burns nightly thanks to the amazing lantern Cheryl gave each of us with our own special photo
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Couldn't squish you enough!Finally made it to Reno!Didn't want to let you go!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Gotta sport the shades!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Bestest buddies getting together at my house !
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Your new baby!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
BEST party EVER! You came home and all your childhood friends came to see you and party and celebrate YOU and your life time relationships with them!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
This is how you are etched in my mind. A moment in time in our lives!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Here's where I go to talk to you!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
I get to KEEP YOU FOREVER WITH ME!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
I managed to make Ma giggle for a moment during utter heart break as we were there in Reno to say goodbye! I know it makes you happy she had a moment
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
ALWAYS MY HERO! NEVER LETTING GO!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Chelsea couldn't come see you in Reno! But she was sooooo happy to send you this cowboy hat! She wore it at your celebration of life party!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Big Bro ! CHOOSING to step into some big shoes to take care of the family! Family most important to you! You'd be PROUD of him! He's doing AMAZING!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Baby Bro loving you tons! ALWAYS AND FOREVER!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Sporting the cowboy hat Chelsea sent you!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Family reunion on Dads side! Whoop whoop!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
You and Ma getting your silly on making memories
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Handsome as hell!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Ain't we cute. Holding on to me from the beginning! ❤❤❤❤
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Missing you sooooo much! Really NEED to talk to you! Meet me at the grave on Monday going to decorate you and Dad and Nannie and Bampy for the Fall season! I'll bring the Jack! Luv you tons! Missing you EVERY minute of EVERY DAY! BTW thanks for helping me find my FOREVER home! And YES I listened to you during my reading with Kelly and I'm moving ALONE! Trying to hang on and keep going on even though you aren't here physically! See you when it's my turn! Kisses to you and Dad! Forever HOLDING ON!
Carry you with me till we are together again!Luv you bro!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Forever my HERO! NEVER LETTING GO!
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
Out of the clear blue I wanted to call you today and have one of our many hours marathon chat! I had to settle for playing your voicemail miss U more
Patty Kelley
September 24, 2016
richard Kelley
September 22, 2016
i love and miss you everyday love you more xooxoxo
Betty Horne
March 21, 2016
Happy Belated Birthday too you!! I didn't forget! Just late getting here.
Love & miss you,
Auntie Betty
xoxoxoxox
Mom Kelley
February 29, 2016
Just had to say I love you so much cannot tell you how much I miss you.I will always remember all the great times My one and only cowboy xoxoxo
Patty Kelley
February 28, 2016
So while Kerri and Freddie were talking to you someone riding a Harley with a white face mask road through the cemetery. Yup I think you got your Harley for your birthday and did a drive by in the cemetery !!!! Love you !
Patty Kelley
February 28, 2016
Happy Happy Birthday Bro. Here's your birthday candle! Love you tons! Miss you every single day!!!!
Xoxoxoxo
Patty Kelley
February 28, 2016
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rich!!! Went to visit you today and had a Jack nip for you and left you one. So I'm thinking there was a
Huge party in heaven and you got your Harley for your birthday!!!! In case you're wondering I still keep telling myself you're just in Reno and haven't called in a while. Guess I'll have to let you know if your being gone ever stops hurting. NOT today! I love you every minute of every day!!!!! Miss you more!!!!! Hope you had an amazing birthday with Dad and Nannie and Bampy!!! Xoxoxoxo
Patty Kelley
January 9, 2016
Hey there sweety. Just wanted to say thanks for being around the family during the holidays it really helped us all get through this first holiday season without you. I miss you every minute of every day! Love you tons and tons. Patty. XOXOXOXO
Patty Kelley
October 12, 2015
Hey bro. We went to uncle joes birthday party. Saw some of aunt Rita's kids! Ma had a blast! We shared your story to many that love you. Miss you every minute of every day. I keep thinking you're home just haven't called me in a while. Kisses. Love you forever!
Patty Kelley
August 23, 2015
So hi. Been busy trying to soak up the last of summer. Chelsea's loving her job and Mandy graduates in December. Seems we may be in for another long snowy winter. Ma had a nice vacation at Old Orchard. Keep trying to call you still lol. I love you tons xoxoxo
Patty Kelley
July 16, 2015
Hey rich. You are soooo on my mind today. Yup the hurt goes on! Thinking of so many moments in time. Playing your voicemail. Gotta find a way to get them out of voicemail to share! I love you more than you know! It's a tough day today without you
Fred Kelley
July 11, 2015
Hi bro I really miss you and think about you every day I want to say thank you for being so close to me and my family even when you lived so far away I will always have those memories you have left me with I don't know when the hurt of you not being hear and able to hear your voice will stop but I will be with you again someday and you will forever be missed
I LOVE YOU BRO!!!!!!!
Patty Kelley
July 9, 2015
Lighting your lantern now. Keeping you alive always and forever in my heart!
Patty Kelley
July 9, 2015
Hi honey. So ma said you're added to dads stone. Ain't you something special you made it on the front of the stone with dad ! The rest of us are bringing up the back lol. Going to see you tomorrow hoping your lettering is painted. Gonna be hot out so let's meet for a drink. I love you every minute of every day! ALWAYS AND FOREVER BRO!!! ❤❤❤
Patty Kelley
June 22, 2015
Hey Rich. How'd you like your celebration? I think it was beautiful and everyone had a great time. Uncle joe sang! Your friends came ! They miss you!!! Ok gotta run time for work. Love you tons!!!
Patty Kelley
June 9, 2015
Morning bro. Plans are coming together for your party this weekend I think you'll like it . Don't be late. Love you tons
Patty Kelley
June 1, 2015
Xoxoxox
Amanda Davignon
May 31, 2015
Uncle Rich,
You're looking over everyone with a smile on your face because you're at peace...also because you're the best looking cowboy there! Forever missed and loved xoxo
Lisa Jacobi
May 29, 2015
Rich,
High school in Cali, the fun times we shared, you putting Patty in the closet that afternoon, finding each other again on facebook, talking occasionally, I still have the voice mail you left that I will save and listen to over and over. I'm glad you are at peace....God Bless you and your family. See you on the other side....hope you are one of the first few faces I see!
Buddy Hendricks
May 29, 2015
If you're as amazing as your sister you must have been a great man! God bless you rich. Say hi to my brother Randy for me. Peace brother!
Derek Dumas
May 28, 2015
Never met you but have met your sister at parties at omen in Salem. Rest in peace...it seems you have a bunch of friends here that will remember you forever...
Patty Kelley
May 28, 2015
Rich guess what.... Ma paid to keep this online! So I'm coming here all the time! I don't have to let you go! I can continue to talk to you and take you on this journey!!!! I'll always be here letting you know every step of the rest of this journey till I see you again!!!! I love you TONS! FOREVER MY HERO! And we will always meet here! I love you TONS!!!!! See you June 14th for your party! Everyone's coming! Just like you wanted Family ALL together. Don't be late!!!! Xoxoxo
May 28, 2015
Oh, My Dear Richard, the only cowboy in our family!! I'm so glad your not suffering anymore. You put up one heck of a fight.......but, you can't win em all!! so until we meet again, save a seat for me. and tell all I'm sending ((hugs)). Love and miss ya.
Auntie, Betty
Old friends good times. 11/14/15
Phil Anza
May 16, 2015
I am at a loss for words. I took a trip to Reno this summer and met a Hero. In November you came back to Boston and I had a chance to spend some time with you. Very thankful for the time I had to spend with you and Domino Fats in the pool room.
D. Wayne & Josephine Javier Johnson
May 16, 2015
We are honored and blessed to have known you Richard. You will forever be missed. Rest in love and peace, our friend.
To Cheryl and the entire Kelley family, Please know that our family is one with you in this time of despondence. Our thoughts are with you, so are our prayers.
Steve B
May 14, 2015
Will remember too much fun and partying as teens in Sax. Later Bro c ya someday.
Brian Kelley
May 14, 2015
This one's for you brother!
Brian Kelley
May 14, 2015
Hey brother after we talked you made me feel so at ease and that this would be OK. Well it's not. It hurts alot like I knew it would. No matter I expected it. Your not suffering any more and that's what matters most. It's been a hell of a ride. Love ya and I'll see ya on the other side.
Cindy Mulcahy
May 14, 2015
Richie, Even tho i havent seen you in forever, Thank you so much for so many great memories!! you've always been in my thoughts & prayers and youll forever hold a very special place in my heart. My sincerest condolences to your mom and family
Chanda Kelley
May 14, 2015
God has decided to bring you home and bless us with a beautiful Guardian Angel. I'm honored to have been able to know you, call you my brother in law, and Uncle to my daughter. Till we meet again, RIP Rich
Kirsten Decker (Tremblay)
May 14, 2015
My heart is with your family in this difficult time. Rich's struggle is over and yours is just beginning. Peace and love to you all.
Noelle W
May 14, 2015
Rest in Peace.You will Be Missed,Like Cheryl said you would give people the shirt off your back to help them..Nice to have know you..
patty miles
May 14, 2015
I have a lot of great memories of Richie but as he reminded me of one our most memorable moments was when we were in our teens and we went to a concert in Conn. and the boys decided to do something silly ....Richie and I laugh Laugh a lot about that night, when I saw in last year...he will always hold a special place in my heart...Rest in peace my friend ....this is not Goodbye but until we meet again xoxo
Patty Kelley
May 14, 2015
You did a great job ALWAYS taking care of me! And that was no easy task! Forever grateful you took on the job! Miss you! Love you FOREVER! Your little sista! Xoxoxoxox
Patty Kelley
May 14, 2015
Hey bro!!! I can't believe you're gone. I still hear you! Still feel you! No more pain honey! I hear you're having a blast with dad and you got your Harley! Yay!!! Gonna perfect my "Domino Fats" game just for you! Love you with all my heart! NEVER GONE! FOREVER MY HERO!!!! See ya later! Luv ya! Xoxoxoxo!
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