Mr. Kelly was born on June 19, 1946 in Westport, ME to Joseph L. Kelly and Clementine (Hennessey) Kelly. He honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home from service he went to work for Pepsi Cola, then became a cross-country truck driver.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his son, Erik J. Kelly and grandson Sean M. Kelly of Waterford, his three sistersGenevieve (Genny) Stapleton of Port Richie, FL, Mary Palmer of Stonington and Dorothy (Dot) DeLeon of Gilbert, AZ. Six nieces and five nephews as well as many grandnieces and nephews and extended family.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London, CT 06320.
The family would like to thank Amberwoods of Farmington for the care they took of Gary. Special thanks goes to Gary’s nieces; Tricia Faraci of Griswold and Sonia Barone of Waterford.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the Veteran’s Association of America.
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