Edward K. Kelly, 85 of Friendship Wisconsin, formerly of Elmhurst IL and Chicago IL, passed away April 10, 2014 at the University Of Wisconsin Medical Center, Madison WI. Edward was born in Chicago IL on February 13, 1929, son of John and Amanda (Brown) Kelly. Edward married Celine Vitalo on June 30, 1951 in Chicago IL.
Before retiring to Wisconsin, Edward lived over 60 years in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs, and worked for 35 years at Westinghouse Electric, Chicago IL, and many years at Palm Electric Motor, Chicago IL. Edward was active supporting the York High School Drama Club SRO, Elmhurst IL.
After retiring to the Adams-Friendship area in 1992, Edward and his wife were active in many organizations, including the Adams-Friendship Senior Citizen Club, Restoring the Star, and supported the vision for a Performing and Arts Center, yet to be realized. Edward will be missed by many.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife Celine; a daughter Linda (Jim) Keith of Winthrop Harbor IL; brother in law Bernard Vitalo; sister in laws Erma (William) Kelly and Charlotte(Russell) Kelly; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Amanda (Brown) Kelly; and his siblings and their spouses: Robert and Elizabeth (Kelly) Cauley; John and Frances Kelly; Kenneth “Bud” and Margaret (Kelly) Wheeler; Willard and Leah Kelly; Ruth (Baker) Kelly; William Kelly; Russell Kelly; and Anthony and Eileen (Kelly) Horosinski.
Visitation and Memorial service will be Saturday April 26, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church, 807 W. Lake Street, Adams, WI 53910. Visitation will be from 12pm to 1pm, with the Memorial service at 1pm following visitation. Interment will be private for the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the A-F Area Education Foundation/Performing Arts Fund, PO Box 204, Friendship WI 53934 or Placing Paws Animal Rescue, PO Box 121, Libertyville IL 60048.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
My prayers are with you at this time of loss. Ed was a very positive man all the time and ready for what ever was to come.
Celine, So very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I remember all those years ago when you first moved up North and you stopped at the IGA. We became friends right away, even if we didn’t see each other a lot. If there is anything you need please let me know, I want to help you if I can.
Celine, So sorry to hear of Ed s passing. Have only known you though the Senior Center but know of all the many volunteer things you and Ed have done and the never ending support you have given this Community. May he rest now and my prayers to you. Holly Manthey ADRC Kitchen
Celine..I am so very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. My heart is breaking for you. I’ve known you both for as long as I can remember and have always considered you guys as my grandparents. Ed will be greatly missed.If you need anything don’t hesitate to call and I will be there in a heartbeat. Love Brianna,Scott and family♥
Celine and Linda, Although Ed did not sing with our church choir, we felt he was an “honorary member”. He patiently sat thru all of our practices and joined us for our luncheons after final rehearsals for Christmas and Easter. We had lots of conversations with him on those occasions and at the pancake breakfasts at the church center. We miss him.
Stay strong you can do this. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Celine sorry for your loss. Hold your memories close. You and your family are in my prayers. He will be missed by many.
Celine, so sad to hear of eds passing. He was such a sweet man to me and he will be missed. Thinking of you and your lived one’s at this difficult time. Love bonnie.
Celine…..Very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thought’s and prayers are with you. If you need help with anything, let me know. Mary Lee
We are sorry to hear of Edward’s passing. Both Ed and Celine were always friendly and pleasant to talk to.