Russell J. Kelly

May 29, 1925 - May 10, 2019

Seabrook Beach – Russell J. Kelly, loving husband and father of six children, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was a current resident of Seabrook Beach and former longtime resident of Brighton, MA. He was born on May 29, 1925 in Cambridge a son of the late John and Margaret (Curran) Kelly. Russell proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. He joined the Boston Fire Department for a 25 year career followed by a post as Fire Marshall at Boston College. In retirement, Russell enjoyed many years wintering in Deerfield Beach and Port St. Lucie Florida where he loved playing golf with his many friends and traveling with his wife. Russell is survived by his wife of 69 years Mary (Sheehan) Kelly; his six children, Russell J. Kelly and wife Karineh of Salt Lake City, UT, Anne St. Hilaire of Greenville, SC, Mary Ray and husband David of Port St. Lucie, FL, Karen Kelly of Seabrook Beach, Jean Kelly of North Andover, MA, Robert Kelly and his wife Susan of Warwick, RI and grandchildren, Kelly, Marielle, David, Brendan, Sean, and Hannah. In addition to his parents, Russell was predeceased by his brothers, John and Leo Kelly. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mission Church, 1 Lowell Street, Seabrook Beach, NH 03874. Relatives and friends respectfully invited and can meet directly at church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to hospice, c/o Amedisys Foundation , 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.