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Brian Kelley Obituary

LAKELAND, FL - Brian J. Kelley 77, of Lakeland Florida passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Tampa General Hospital. He was the husband of Judith (Webb) Kelley and the late Judith (Arthur) Kelley.

Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late James and the late Jeanette (Walsh) Kelley.

Brian was a Pawtucket resident most of his life before moving to Lakeland Florida after retiring from the Brown University Bookstore in Providence, RI.

Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters, Kristen Magill and her Husband Alexander of Pawtucket, Erin Vezina and her Husband Russell of Warwick, Stepdaughter Jennifer Ponticelli and her Husband Jason of West Boylston and Stepson Yonko Michok.

He was the grandfather of Christopher, Shayna and Alex Magill, Matthew and Michael Ainsburg, Brad Boissoneault, Jason Jr. and Ava Ponticelli. Great grandfather to Brooke, Cadence, Rylan, Michael, Avery, Carson, Francis and Quinn as well as his beloved dog Bronson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

Published by Pawtucket Times from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2022.

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The Family

November 7, 2022

Rosemary and Kevin Moriarty

October 22, 2022

We are deeply saddened by Brian´s passing. Over the years we shared many memories with him and a friendship that went far beyond family ties. He is in our prayers.

Brenda Simao

October 20, 2022

Kristen, Alex and all, Joe, Seth and I are sending our love, so very sorry for your loss.

Pat Palagi-Morrow

October 20, 2022

Kristen so very sorry for you & your family for the loss of your Dad. My prayers go out to you all.

Guida and Gus moniz

October 20, 2022

Sad to hear the news of your passing,the girls will miss you! Sending love and prayers for the hole family.

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