JOHN J. "JOHNNY" KELLEY, JR., age 79, of Fairview Park, OH, passed away on October 24, 2016 after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 18, 1937. Beloved husband of 53 years to Roberta C. "Bobbie" (nee Quigley); loving father of Jack (Maureen), Clare Verhiley (Tom), Karen Kane (Chris), Ed (Anne), Ryan (Kristina) and Kate Upton (Wes); grandfather of 15; son of the late Mary (nee Chambers) and John J. Kelley, Sr.; brother of Shirley Coughlin (Mickey, deceased), Margaret, Mary Ann O'Neill (Tom), Kathleen Sowul (Gerry, deceased), Noreen McHugh (Tom), Timothy, Neil, William (Mary Jo), Edward (deceased) (Diane) and Rose McCrone (Keith, both deceased); beloved uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. John graduated from St. Joseph High School and continued his education at John Carroll University. John was a self-employed accountant for over 50 years and a millwright with the Ohio Carpenters Union. He loved his family and enjoyed being the family historian, spending years researching the family tree. He was also actively involved in the West Side Irish American Club and the Irish Heritage Club in past years. John was an Ohio Military Reservist in the National Guard for over 10 years. Funeral Mass, Friday, October 28, St. Angela Merici Church (20970 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park) at 11:30 A.M. Fr. Roth officiating. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at a later date. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS, THURSDAY 4-8 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611. John's family wishes to thank Avon Place Nursing Home staff (especially Brian, Kathy and Heather), Regency Hospital Staff (especially Dr. Gerber, Bill and Stephania), and Dr. Maroo and Dr. Ricaurte of Fairview General Hospital for their superior care and compassion.
"It's a Wonderful Life!" - JJK