Birth date: Feb 5, 1938 Death date: Feb 28, 2020
Mr. John Joseph Kelly Jr., age 82, of Wingate, NC, passed away Friday afternoon, February 28, 2020, at Atrium Health Union. John was born February 5, 1938, in Astoria, New York, the son of the late John Joseph Kelly and Mona War Read Obituary
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Hi Mona, I'm so sorry for your loss. My name is Elizabeth Keenan née Ward. My father was your grandmother's brother, his name was Frank. I knew about your dad but unfortunately we had never met. I'm not sure if you know much about the Ward side of the family but if this message gets to you please contact me on Facebook Liz Ward Keenan or email [email protected]. would love to hear from you.
Dad, you definitely passed the competitive gene on to me. I’m still carrying on the Sunday softball tradition... I’m really glad we had the time to see you and Eileen over the past few years. So until we meet on the field in heaven, all my love. Robert
Summing up my father’s life I keep coming back to one thought. Daddy taught us that a day was not meant to be wasted. He was born with just two settings: full throttle then sleep. Good bye Dad. You will always live on in my heart.  ⠤ï¸
My deepest condolences to you Eileen . You made my dad’s golden years so wonderful . You made him the happiest I had seen in a long time. In his darkest day’s you were amazing with him. You became his care giver and took wonderful care of him. I will always be very thankful to you for that.  Now may he find many ballparks and golf courses to enjoy...Till we meet again Dad .Â
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As the song says - As you faced the final curtain you lived a life that was full and traveled each and every highway and did it al your way.Thank you for instilling in me my love of baseball, a passion for food and especially all things Sinatra. Till we meet again. Love, Madeline
Dad I am so glad you and Eileen were able to join us for Kelly’s wedding and see all your children and grandchildren it was a wonderful weekend and it’s a great last memory for us to have of you...God bless you on your journey you will be missed all my love Arthur
