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JOHN KELLEY Obituary

KELLEY, John A. Jr. Age 71, of Falmouth, MA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021, after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was the loving husband and best friend of Patricia for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his three children, Dr. Karin Sloan and her husband Mark, Michael Kelley and his wife Rachel, and Kristin Kelley. He was an amazing "Papi" to his grandchildren Meghan, Ryan, Anna and Evan. He is also survived by his younger siblings, William Kelley, Teresa Kelley, and Marie Leuchte and her husband Paul. John will be forever remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. John was born in Boston, son of the late John A. Kelley and Dorothy (Callahan) Kelley, and raised in Braintree, MA. Donations may be made to the John A. Kelley, Jr. Memorial Fund to benefit Youth Sports, c/o North Easton Savings Bank, 547 Washington Street, South Easton, MA 02375. Visiting Hours will be from 4:00–7:00 PM on Thursday, May 13th in Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Mashpee, 74 Algonquin Ave. (at Route 151), MASHPEE, MA 02649. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 14th in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 481 Quaker Rd., North Falmouth, MA 02540. Burial will follow in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. For online guestbook & obituary, please visit [email protected] Chapman Funerals & Cremations 508-540-4172

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Published by Boston Globe from May 10 to May 11, 2021.

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Mr. Kelley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF during the Cold War as a member of the Strategic Air Command. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow Servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey

May 22, 2021

Claudia Greenleaf

May 14, 2021

Sorry to hear about John. I am away on a golf trip so I’m unable to make it personally, sending my love

Yogi Stuart

Friend

May 14, 2021

Sorry to hear about John. I am away on a golf trip so I'm unable to make it personally. Sending love

Yogi

Friend

May 14, 2021

My condolences to the Kelly family, I am sorry I couldn't be with you personally but I know John would understand for I am away on a golfing trip

Richard Yogi Stuart

Friend

May 14, 2021

Cousins Linda, Reinhart, Ryan

May 13, 2021

Prayers & sympathy to the Kelley family during this difficult time. Gone but not forgotten. Rest In Peace cousin. We got it from here. ❤❤

Deb Callahan

Family

May 13, 2021

I was surprised and truly saddened to hear of the passing of John . He and I partnered several times on the Imperial Interclub team. Always good fun.
My condolences to Pat and the family.

Bob Goodale

May 12, 2021

Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your husband John. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family and sending prayers as you grieve.

Jean Wert

Friend

May 12, 2021

Hi I had the pleasure of meeting John when my son Rj
became a member of his basketball team along time ago.
He was a devoted coach and a good role model. He will truly be missed. My love and prayers go out to his family
Paula A Amoroso

paula amoroso

Friend

May 11, 2021

John was a wonderful and passionate human. I loved our time on the links and many tournaments on Cape Cod and Naples Fl. Very sorry for his sudden passing. We will meet again on the back nine. God bless RIP Donaldson Bennett

Donaldson Bennett

Friend

May 11, 2021

Dear Pat,
Karen & I were shocked and saddened by John’s sudden passing. We both enjoyed the time spent with you both at Imperial. John was a class man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Karen & Dennis Cousins

Friend

May 11, 2021

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for JOHN KELLEY

May

13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee

74 Algonquin Ave, Mashpee, MA 02649

May

14

Funeral Mass

12:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton Church

481 Quaker Rd., North Falmouth, MA

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74 Algonquin Ave, Mashpee, MA 02649

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