William Joseph Kelly Obituary (1925

CHELMSFORD-William J. Kelly, 86, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Quincy and Charlestown, passed away on January 27, 2012 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen T. (McCarthy) Kelly who died in 1993. He was born in Somerville on August 19, 1925 and was a son of the late Daniel W. and Agnes V. (Murphy) Kelly. Mr. Kelly proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. Prior to his retirement he worked for many years as a Transportation Director for Rohtstein Corp in Woburn. He was Past President of the Holy Name Society, and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Quincy. Mr. Kelly is survived by his daughter Kathleen M. Novaco and her husband Salvatore of Chelmsford, son William J. Kelly, Jr. of Tewksbury, 7 grandchildren; Michael, Matthew, Marc and his wife Melissa, Megan, and Christian Novaco, and Brian and Erin Kelly, and great-grandson Nicholas. He is further survived by brothers Edward F. Kelly of Charlestown and Vincent D. Kelly and his wife Margaret of Milton; sister-in-law Ann Kelly, daughter-in-law Dawn Ryan of Chelmsford, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his dear beloved friend Mary Malas and his many friends from the Chelmsford Senior Center. William was pre-deceased by his son Daniel W. Kelly of Chelmsford, brothers Daniel and Kevin Kelly of Charlestown, and sister-in-law Edna Kelly. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 oclock at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01863. Visitation January 29, 2012 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information January 30, 2012 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824