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Eugene Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Eugene P. Loving husband of Mary Ellen (nee Zwisler); Dear father of Christopher J. (Mary Jo), Katie (Mark Angelini), Molly, and Maggie (Chris Marzec); Beloved grandfather of Kara and Erin Angelini, Madeleine Kelly, Patrick and Maeve Marzec; Brother of Rev. William S.J., Edward (Laurette), Barbara, Maureen (the late Jeremiah) Bransfield and the late J. Frank "Bud" (the late Mary), Catherine, Thomas and Sarah. Gene was a proud graduate of St. Giles Grade School and Campion High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII attended Loyola University and then entered his family insurance business, J. Frank Kelly & Sons with his father and brothers Funeral Mass Saturday 11:00 AM at St. Giles Church 1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, IL . Private interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee, IL. Visitation Saturday at St Giles Church 9:30 AM until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Giles Church Accessibility Fund 1025 N. Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL. 60302 would be greatly appreciated. For information 773 736 3833 or visit Gene's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 21, 2012.

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June 29, 2012

Katie and Family - My sympathy during such a hard time. Take comfort knowing that he is watching over you.

Cathy Cohen

June 27, 2012

Frank & Joyce Shannon

John and Sylvia Giura

June 24, 2012

We remember Gene as a kind and loving friend with good humor and sicereity
accompanied by a smart and talented wife.

Gerald Dwyer

June 24, 2012

To Molly Kelly & family, My condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Molly your Dad was a great guy and I have fond memories of him during our High School years! Much love Gerald & Catherine Dwyer

MARY LOU LOFTUS COSTABILE

June 23, 2012

Thinking of you Molly and your family, your are all in my thoughts and prayers - I will lite a candle at mass tomorrow in honor of both our fathers - not only amazing dads but incredible men. I am sorry to have missed the services, God bless you !

Bill Blume

June 22, 2012

Mrs Kelly,
Our family has such wonderful memories of the times with you all, when we lived at 737. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Schmidt-Bailey

June 22, 2012

Mrs. Kelly,

I know Mr. Kelly was loved & lucky to have such a wonderful family around him! My family & I send their heartfelt condolensces.

Kevin Gawne

June 21, 2012

I will second what my sister Christine wrote and add that Mariruth & Duke loved all the Kellys and always spoke wondly of them.

Dan Quirk

June 21, 2012

The Quirk Family sends its condolences to the Kelly Family. We grow up up all of the Kelly Family in Oak Park, Il. Each Quirk member went to school at St. Giles with a Kelly member. My brother Jim (deceased) was Gene's best friend. I went to school with Maureen, We have greeat memories of all the Kelly Family. Frank and Sarah Kelly did a wonderful job of raising a great Irish Family. Great Memories. God Bless all of you.

Rosemary Whiston

June 21, 2012

Mary Ellen – You and Gene have been such fabulous neighbors; I have you both in my prayers.

Christine Gawne Vernon

June 21, 2012

We have such happy memories of all of the Kellys who were always so warm and loving to us, and so much fun. Mary Ellen and Family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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