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John J. Jack Kelly, 88, of Brockton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Agnes (Berghaus) Tennihan-Kelly.
Born February 14, 1928 in Boston, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Flaherty) Kelly. Formerly of Braintree, Jack was a resident of Brockton for over 25 years. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served his country during WWII. Johns passion was designing war memorials. He was an avid history buff. Jack enjoyed fishing, music and was devoted to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes (Berghaus) Tennihan-Kelly; his children, Jeannie Kelly and her fiance Rev. Kenneth Hurto of Florida, John J. Kelly of Weymouth, Mark Kelly and his wife Julie of Hanson, Paula Kelly of Weymouth, Marianne Schepici and her husband Stephen of Stoughton, Jacqueline Crowley and her husband Christopher of Scituate, Stephen Kelly and his wife Judy of Stoughton, Robert Tennihan and his wife Christine of West Bridgewater, and Claire Infussi and her husband Richard of Berkley; his 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; his siblings, Adelaide Sullivan of Canton and Marie Mahoney of Florida. He is also survived by his several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Patricia Caddick and Peggy Riordan.
Born February 14, 1928 in Boston, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Flaherty) Kelly. Formerly of Braintree, Jack was a resident of Brockton for over 25 years. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served his country during WWII. Johns passion was designing war memorials. He was an avid history buff. Jack enjoyed fishing, music and was devoted to his family.
Funeral Information
Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Saturday, March 12th at 8:00AM thence to St. Ann Church, 103 North Main St., West Bridgewater where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 9:00AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the funeral home Friday 5:00-8:00PM.