John F. Kelley
John F. Kelley, of Milton, formerly of Dorchester and Mattapan, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019.
Beloved husband of the late Christine M. (Lyons). Devoted father of Christine M. Tynan and her husband Steven of Milton, John J. Kelley and his wife Krisann of Boston, and Marianne K. Pekrul and her husband Todd of Pembroke. Cherished Papa of Sean and Kevin Kelley, Christopher, Colleen and Caitlin Pekrul, and Lily Tynan. Son of the late William J. Kelley and Mabel M. (Fauchea). John was predeceased by brothers Billy, Paul, Eddie, Jimmy and sisters Marie, Margie, Claire (Bell) and Therese. Dear friend of Thomas “Whitey” O’Hara.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Tuesday 3-7 PM. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring Kentucky 41076, 877-426-2838.
Guestbook Entries
Johnny I will sure miss all of your shenanigans when we come out to visit you and your wonderful family. Please give our Love to Babsie when you see her again. I truly will miss you.
Love you,
Steve
Dear Marianne & Family,
We were so saddened to hear the news. Your Dad will be missed by many whose lives he touched. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Paul, Donna, Patrick & Rachel
The Pekrul Family,
We are thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time. Papa was a wonderful man! May you find peace in the many years of wonderful memories you have shared with him over the years! We are here for you! xoxo
Love and friendship,
Jim, Chris, Ryan, Sean and CJ
Hello Kelley Family, I was sad to hear that your Dad passed away. He was such a great guy and could that man tell some funny stories. Always loved when you came back to Council Bluffs back in the day. Again thoughts and prayers to all.
I am saddened by the passing of this man. He was a fixture at my Coffeehouse and always had something to add in the conversation of the day. I will miss his “jokes”and feel fortunate to have been a part of his daily routine.
Dear Chris and John and Mary Anne,
John and Anne and I are so sorry to hear about your dad.
We all loved Johnnie Kelley and of course, your mom. Chris and Johnnie were our parents best friends and part of all of our family parties and celebrations. Johnnie and I were “birthday buddies” both celebrating “valentine’s day birthdays.” We always exchanged cards and often called each other to share birthday wishes. Johnnie was such a loyal friend to my dad visiting often with Whitey and teasing dad about the post. The loss of our parents makes us sad but it helps to think of them all reunited, at peace. Take care of each other. Lots of love, Mary Bernadette, Anne Marie and John xoxox
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Kelley’s family. Seeing him iat Coffee Break would always make my day. He was so kind, authentic, and had a way with his words. I’ll always remember him for his sweet jokes and one liners! Rest In Peace, you were one of kind. Love, Jill Nicholson
Dear Pekrul Family,
You all are in my prayers for the loss of your Papa. Though distant, my memory of him is a good one. He was always very welcoming to me in your home, and he always made me laugh. I wish you all the best during this difficult time but I know that he is in a good place.