Obituary of Joseph J. Kelly

JOSEPH J. KELLY, of Hackensack, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the age of 95 years. Joseph was a strong supporter of the New York Botanical Gardens, a graduate of St. John’s University Law School and a member of the Alumni Association, a retired Captain for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in New York, a member of the New York Bar Association, and the Emerald Lawyers Society in New York City, Prior to retiring in 1991, he was a founding partner and Senior Associate for Cherry, Edson and Kelly Attorneys at Law, Tarrytown, NY for over 50 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary S. (nee Strong). Devoted father of Judy Picciallo and her husband the late Frank of Hackensack, Timothy J. Kelly and his wife Sandi of Allendale, NJ and Susan K. Kettell and her husband Robert of Philadelphia, PA. Loving grandfather of Lisa, Daniel, David, Amy, Wynne, Meg and the late Steven. Great grandfather of Ashley, Shawn, Shannon, Theresa, Sarah, Jessica, Christine and Michelle. Dearest brother of the late George Kelly and his wife Helen of New York and his sister the late Mary O’Brien. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday June 9, at 11:00 AM at the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. Interment will follow at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to Hackensack Hospital Hospice, 25 East Salem St. 3rd Floor Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601.