Mary Kelly

July 6, 1927 - October 3, 2020

Mary A. Kelly (nee Curtin), 93, quietly passed away at her home on October 3rd, 2020 surrounded by children and grandchildren. Mary was a kind, patient woman who was accepting of everyone and while she herself had a houseful of children, she always had room for more. Mary was the oldest of 4 children of Alphonsus and Ann Curtin. She resided most of her life in the same home in Brooklyn NY, Living the last 13 years in Ocean, NJ. Mary is survived by her sister Patricia Tarduogno and 5 of her children, William Kelly, Michael E. Kelly, Patrick G. Kelly, Monica Kelly Reddin, Deborah Kelly Falcone; Daughters in Law Lori Kelly, Karin Kelly, Alice Kelly, Ellen Kelly; Sons in law Paul Reddin, Peter Falcone; preceded in her death by her husband Robert and son Robert Jr. Raised in Brooklyn she went to St Brendan’s High School. She married Robert “Bob” Kelly, childhood sweethearts, in 1950 and remained married for 67 wonderful and illustrious years until Bob’s death in 2017. Mary and Bob raised their family in Brooklyn where Mary was the Matriarch of 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren with many more likely to come. Mary spent most of her time as a stay at home mom and later accepted a position at Xaverian High School. She had her summers off to spend at their lake cabin in NJ. She always volunteered at the kids schools and also at Lake Wallkill in Sussex County, NJ, where the cabin was. Mary was quite the seamstress, she made many of the girls clothes, including christening gowns and prom dresses. She also crocheted and made many blankets for family and as donations. She was a voracious reader, loved crossword puzzles, NCIS and took pleasure in beating everyone in cards. Mary Kelly was a woman who loved her family deeply and was well loved in return. She will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers please donate to NYC PBA Widows and Childrens fund Send to: Patrick Hendry Patrolmens Benevolent Association 125 Broad St 11th floor New York NY 10004-2400