Rev. Patrick J. Kelly
April 3, 1924 — December 6, 2018
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Rev. Patrick J. Kelly
Fr. Pat was born in Boston on April 3, 1924, one of two children of the late Patrick J. Kelly and Margaret (Mitchell) Kelly. He was raised in Brookline, where he graduated from St. Mary's High School.Fr. Pat went on to graduate from Boston College ('45) and St. John's Seminary in Brighton. He was ordained in 1948. He served on active duty as a chaplain in the US Navy from 1958 to 1964 and went on to serve in the US Naval Reserve, from which he retired as a Captain in 1980.
A fun loving family man, Fr. Pat cherished his sister, Peg, her sons and their families. He was proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed visiting family in Ireland. He also loved spending time at the Cape with family and friends.
Fr. Pat was the devoted brother of the late Margaret M. "Peg" Curry and her late husband John "Bud" Curry; loving uncle of John V. Curry, Jr. and his wife Janet of La Quinta, CA, Brian P. Curry and his wife Toni of Plymouth, and Michael T. Curry and his wife Kate of Winchester; caring great uncle of John, Scott, Timothy, Christopher, Colleen, MJ, Kevin, and Dianna.He is also survived by several great-great nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Fr. Pat's life during visiting hours at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main Street in Woburn, on Tuesday, December 11th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment with US Navy honors at St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury.
Gifts may be made to Regina Cleri Residence, 60 Cardinal O'Connell Way, Boston, MA 02114 or The St. Vincent dePaul Society, 18 Canton St., Stoughton, MA 02072.
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Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
9:00 - 11:00 am
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Starts at 11:00 am
St. Charles Borromeo Church
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