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Raymond Michael Kelly

1958 - 2023

Raymond Michael Kelly obituary, 1958-2023, Chesapeake, VA

BORN

1958

DIED

2023

Raymond Kelly Obituary

Raymond Michael Kelly, affectionately known as Mickey, passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 65, in Chesapeake, VA. He was born on June 25, 1958, in Trenton, NJ. Ray was a great father, grandfather, and friend.

Raymond attended JFK High School in Willingboro, NJ. After completing his education, he embarked on a successful career as a Griffin Pipe Steelworker and metal fabricator at Hill Phoenix. His dedication and hard work were evident throughout his professional life.

Outside of work, Ray had a passion for fishing, spending time with his family, and attending sporting events. He found solace in the tranquility of casting a line into the water, creating lasting memories with his loved ones, and cheering on his favorite teams.

Raymond Michael Kelly is survived by his son, Michael Raymond Kelly, Daughter-in-law, Gina Kelly, his grandchildren, Michael Kelly, Zachary Kelly, and Renate Hughes, daughter, Angela Noel Bridges, Son-in-law, Randy Bridges, grandchildren Raekwon, Eli, and Carmine Bridges, daughter, Crystal Lynn Kelly, grandchildren, Kelly and Harper Johnson, daughter, Barbara Anne Allen, grandchildren, Stephon Hawkins and Alexa Malick, sisters, Diane Kelly, Karen Hughes, Allyson Tritt, and his brothers, David Kelly and Scott Olanick and many other nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Kelly, his mother, Dolores Olanick, brother, John Kelly, and nephew SethThomas Tritt.

Raymond's warm and caring nature will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2023.

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Ken DeLand

June 20, 2024

1977 highschool buddy's from left, Steve Smokey, Rick DeLand, Ed Kolb, Mickey, and unknown friend.

Crystal

August 8, 2023

His best buddy Jerry

Lex

August 8, 2023

Sarah

August 7, 2023

My heart and prayers for my family. RIP uncle Mickey

Brittany Parham

August 7, 2023

Mickey was an amazing family man, his love for his children and grandchildren was unmatched. He was always making people laugh, and his presence will be greatly missed.

My prayers are with his family, that he loved tremendously.

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