William G. Kelly

Bill was the beloved husband of Barbara (née McHugh), loving father to Liz Zaccherio (Larry) and Kristen Kelly (Rob Colgan), and adoring grandfather (GaGa) to Lexi, Jules, James and soon-to-be baby girl Colgan.

Bill lived life to the fullest, embracing any and all opportunities for new and exciting adventures. A graduate of The University of Notre Dame (1974) and Brooklyn Law School (1977), he was a founding partner of the law firm Gerber, Ciano, Kelly and Brady LLP.

Bill enthusiastically served his community and made countless lifelong friends along the way. Bill served eight years on the Greenwich Board of Education and four years on the Greenwich Board of Estimation and Taxation. He ran for First Selectman in Greenwich in 2021 and for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1988. He was an active member and past President of Rocky Point Club and served on the membership committee of Ponus Yacht Club. Bill was currently chairing the Julian Curtiss School Building Committee.

Born in Garden City, NY, Bill was the son of Edward and Mary Kelly, one of ten children. Bill was predeceased by his brothers and sisters-in-law Ed (Pam) and John (Pam), Patty Ann McHugh and Annemarie Fiore. Bill is survived by his brothers Charles (Marge), Jim (Barbara), Larry (Nancy), Gerry (Liz) and his sisters Mary McCarraher (Barry), Katie Townsend (Bob) and Anne Kelly, his brother-in-law Jay McHugh, and sisters-in-law Gail McHugh and Susan Lally (Mike). Bill is survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and always felt his love.

A wake will be held on Monday July 1, 2024 at Leo P Gallagher & Son Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A funeral will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 10 am.

In his honor, please consider paying it forward, as Bill would do, and make somebody’s day.