John E. Kelly, 82 of Bridgeport passed away at home Tuesday, June 9, 2010. Born in Buffalo, he served in the US Navy and US Army. He retired from NTTS where he enjoyed teaching. John enjoyed bowling, camping, cooking and traveling. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis Kelly and Irene B. Torbicki; brothers, Lt. Francis J. Kelly and Edwin Kelly (who passed away on October 26, 2011); his wife, Carol I. Kelly (who passed away on June 14th, 2019).
Survived by his children, Russell Kelly of East Syracuse, Marie (Richard) Kelly-Wilcox of Bridgeport, Carol Kelly of Liverpool, Holly Kelly of Melbourne, FL, John (JoDee) Kelly of Clay and Linda Kelly of Bridgeport; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Mabel Deuel; brother, James (Jody) Torbicki; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services for both John and Carol will be Monday, June 24, 2019 1PM at the Bridgeport Cemetery.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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