Dr. William Joseph Kelly of Middletown passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Sept. 17. Bill was born Sept. 1, 1968 in Buffalo, New York to Dr. William T. Kelly and Irene (Dillon) Kelly.
He attended Bucknell University and New York Chiropractic College and practiced in Red Bank. A former resident of Sea Bright, he is survived by his parents; his wife Dr. Lorien (Klein) Kelly; his son Billy Kelly; his sister Eileen Kelly and her children, Caitlin and Gavin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Bill lived his 52 years to the fullest, thriving on outdoor adventures. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and skier. He especially enjoyed skiing with his family and friends in Vermont and annual trips out West. Bill was the life of every party, had an infectious laugh, a brilliant smile and a magnetic personality, gathering friends everywhere he went. He will always be remembered for his amazing strength and courage and as the last man standing at any social event.
Like the morning sun you come, and like the wind you go…
A memorial service in celebration of life took place Sept. 25 at John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Guests could also join the celebration via Zoom Meeting.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hand to Hand Ministries for the Billy Kelly Education Fund at P.O. Box 811, Middletown, NJ 07748.
Please visit William’s memorial website at johnedayfuneralhome.com. Â
The article originally appeared in the October 1 – 8, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
