William A. Kelly Obituary
Official Obituary of

William A. Kelly

February 2, 1930 - January 22, 2025

William A. Kelly Obituary

William A. Kelly, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. William was born in Brooklyn, New York son of the late Andrew B. and Margaret Mary (McGoldrick) Kelly, and after high school proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He held a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration and spent his career as a development engineer for Uniroyal Corporation. Bill was a communicant of Our Lady of the Cross Parish and was a strong pro-life advocate. Bill was predeceased by his wife Marie F. (Mailloux) Kelly in 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Beth Kelly of Keene, New Hampshire; two grandchildren: Andy Kelly and Erin Cubi; and two great-grandchildren, Danielle and Donovan. Bill was predeceased by his son James M. Kelly in 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday January 29 at 12:15pm Our Lady of the Cross Parish Church, Holy Cross Ave., Holyoke, followed by burial with military honors at 2:00pm in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. Calling hours are Tuesday January 28 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke.

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William A. Kelly, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. William was born in Brooklyn, New York son of the late Andrew B. and Margaret Mary (McGoldrick) Kelly, and after high school proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He held a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration and spent his career as a developme

Events

Visitation

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home

2049 Northampton Street Holyoke, MA 01040

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

12:15 pm

Our Lady of the Cross Church

Holy Cross Avenue Holyoke, MA 01040

Committal with Military Honors

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

2:00 pm

MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery