William Francis ‘Bill’ Kelly
Departed this life, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Beloved husband of Jeanne Halloran Kelly, dear father of Mary Theresa (Pat) Dolan, Katie (John) Edwards, Maureen (Brad) Werner, Patrick (Hayley) Kelly, and Billy (Mary) Kelly, dear son of the late Joseph Patrick Kelly and Stella Jennings Kelly, dear grandfather of Grace, Kathleen, and Patrick Dolan; Kelly, Jack, Joey, and Annie Edwards; Jeanne, Della, and Richie Werner; Louie, Alexia, and Lanie Kelly; and George, Jameson, and Danny Kelly; dear brother of the late Mary Jane Myhan and Joseph Edward Kelly, dear son-in-law of the late John Patrick Halloran and Theresa Concannon Halloran, dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Bill was renowned for his unmatched wit and sense of humor. He spent his life entertaining or giving his time to others, whether onstage or selling houses.
Bill was a longtime and loyal member of the Knights of Columbus, Richmond Heights Chamber of Commerce, the St Louis Real Estate Board and the Little Flower Men’s Club.
He gave a nickname to everyone and was dedicated to his family and community – as evidenced by his being asked to deliver over 50 eulogies. He was a legend and will be dearly missed.
Services: Visitation and funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 15 at Little Flower Catholic Church, 1264 Arch Terrace, Richmond Heights, Missouri 63117. Visitation at 10 a.m. with the Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Little Flower School appreciated.
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Lisa Gibbs says
May 10, 2023 at 9:59 pmI wasn’t lucky enough to meet Bill but I know three of his amazing daughters and I can only imagine that he must have been a spitfire just like them. I always told Mary T. that I would’ve loved to be a fly on the wall watching this awesome, hilarious family interact. Sending my deepest condolences and love to the family.