On March 8, 2015, Dennis Michael Kelly, beloved husband of Christine E. Kelly (nee Koniecki); devoted father of Amanda David and her husband Jason, Jessica Atkins and her husband Chris, and Kate Kelly; loving grandfather of Luke, Nathan, Josh, and Chase; dear brother of Patricia Keegan and her husband Art, Gerald Kelly and his wife Marguerite, Anne Buniak and her husband Jack, Eileen Carter and her late husband Robert, Kathleen Brandon and her husband Budd, and Michael Kelly and his wife Patricia; cherished brother-in-law of Mary Rhodes and Janie Kelly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings Bernard G. Kelly, Jr., Joan Kelly, and Timothy Kelly. He served proudly in the 11th Armored Calvary during Vietnam, and was a member of the Omega Club. Dennis was one of the strongest advocates the broker and forwarder industry has ever known and was a constant presence within the industry, both locally and nationally. He represented the brokers and forwarders in many aspects. Dennis was a regular participant at the Private Sector Port Committee (now Baltimore Port Alliance) meetings, a Past President of the Baltimore Customs Brokers & Forwarders Assn. (BCBFA) as well as chairing many committees. Dennis was the original BCBFA representative at the inception of the Federal Agency Quality Work Group in 1996. With his knowledge and experience Dennis naturally represented the BCBFA with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Assn. of American (NCBFAA) attending meetings in Washington, D.C. and locations throughout the country. Dennis was an icon in the industry and will truly be missed by the many friends and colleagues who have had the pleasure to know and work with him.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Road, Nottingham, on Wednesday March 11th, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka Kansas 66675
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