She was born in Boston, MA on May 13, 1930 to Anthony and Catherine Cordani.
She attended school at Somerville High, followed by nursing school at Carney Hospital School of Nursing. Lillian worked for two years at a Boston Hospital before marrying Joe and moving to Sudbury with their young family.
Lillian was passionate about her family, her friends and her church. She was happiest when surrounded by all the family – no matter where.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years Joseph Anthony Kelly Jr., her children Joseph A. Kelly II, Sharon Broderick and Eileen Szczesuil.
Lillian is survived by her brother Anthony Cordani of Sudbury, MA, her cherished children; Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Kelly of Salem, MA, Patricia “Patty” Kelly of Andover, MA, Sean Kelly and wife Cathryn of Milford, MA, 13 Grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11AM at The Ascension Parish, Our Lady of Fatima, 160 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA. Burial to follow at New North Cemetery, Pantry Road, Sudbury, MA.
Visitation in the funeral home, Duckett – J.S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 3 – 7PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lillian’s memory to Special Olympics of MA, https://support.specialolympics.org/
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