Patrick J. Kelly, Sr.

Patrick J. Kelly, Sr., 85, of Jim Thorpe, Penn Forest Twp., PA, died peacefully early Saturday morning, December 3, 2022, in his home.  He was the husband of Andrea R. (Ruppel) Kelly since May 18, 1967.  Born in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William and Bridget (Doherty) Kelly.

Patrick was employed by the Eastman Kodak Co., Fort Washington, in the corporate real estate department for over 30 years.  He was a member of Holy Nativity Roman Catholic Church, Bushkill Twp., Northampton County, where he stayed devoted to our Blessed Mother, The Virgin Mary.  A Marine Corp. Veteran, he served stateside, peacetime, achieving the rank of Cpl. E4.  Patrick enjoyed gardening of all types and nature.

Survivors: Wife.  Daughter, Danielle E. Kelly.  Sons, Patrick J., Jr. with whom he resided, Michael W. and wife Therese, and Sean T.  8 grandchildren. 4 great-grandchildren. Sister, Mary Spurrier.  Brother, John Daugherty. 8 nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, and a brother.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Holy Nativity Roman Catholic Church, 423 W. Moorestown Road, PA Route 512, Nazareth, Bushkill Twp., PA 18064.  Call, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Interment with Military Honors, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks County.  Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: Church Memorial Fund.