JOHN "Jack" KELLY

  
JOHN KELLY "Jack" (Age 95)  
Who died on December 10, 2015 at his home in Vero Beach, FL, surrounded by his wife, Carolyn and his seven children. Mr. Kelly was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 1, 1920. He married Carolyn Barham on June 7, 1947. Mr. Kelly started his family in East Meadow, Long Island, New York. In 1958 they relocated to Arlington Virginia, where they completed their family. In 1998 the Kelly''s made Vero Beach their permanent home. Mr. Kelly served in the Active Duty Army in WWII and then a full career with the Army Reserve. Major Kelly was honorably discharged from Army Reserve in 1980. Jack was an avid Redskins fan. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Edward Douglas White Council, Arlington VA.Mr. Kelly often stated that one plus one does not equal two. He is survived by seven children, 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren: Barbara (Bobbie) Kelly; granddaughter Sarah and Chad Mahoney and great grandchildren Morgan and Jack. Cathy and Mike Ludwig; granddaughter Kelly and Sean Monroe and great granddaughters Victoria and Alexandra; grandson Dio Cifuni and great granddaughter Mia; grandson Nick and Libby and great granddaughter Charlotte, John (Chip) J. and Karen Kelly; grandson Joshua J. and Christin Kelly and great grandchildren Preston and Emerson; granddaughter Jacqueline Kelly, and grandson Brian Kelly. James T. Kelly and his family; granddaughters Kaitlyn, Maura, Natalie, and Audrey, Mary and Chuck Mason; granddaughter Madeline A. Mason; grandson Mark and Suzanne Kelly; grandson Curtis and Scott. Denise and Del Morgan; granddaughters Taylor and Kayla. Mr. Kelly is also survived by his brother Jerry as well as many nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to VNA and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach Florida 32960. Final burial will be at Arlington National Commentary on a future date. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com