James Joseph Kelly

December 2, 2018

Kelly, James Joseph passed away on December 2, 2018. He was born on December 11, 1928 in Manhattan to Margaret (Cashin) and James Joseph Kelly. He was baptized at Sacred Heart Church on 51st Street. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army, stationed in San Louis Obispo, CA from 1950-1952. He owned International Travel Service in Paterson, NJ. On September 9, 1951, he married Catherine Helen Tully and together they raised eight children. Jim was devoted to his wife and children. As a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Dumont for almost sixty years, he was dedicated to his faith and to his parish. Jim’s beautiful tenor voice charmed and entertained many, especially his children and grandchildren. He was an active member of both the St. Mary’s Men’s Choir and the St. John’s Council of the Knights of Columbus. Jim is survived by his wife Catherine and his children: Kathleen (John) Altieri, Debra (Fernando Morales), Valerie, James (Theresa), John (Jodi), Janet (Robert) Davino, Patricia (John) O’Donoghue, and Joseph. He is the loving grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 4-8 PM at Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly. Funeral Mass, Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church, Dumont, 11 AM. All to meet at church. Entombment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Spectrum for Living, Development Dept., 210 Rivervale Road, Suite #3, River Vale, NJ 07675. For further information visit www.barrettfuneralhome.net.