Bruce C Kelsey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bruce C Kelsey (Summit, New Jersey), who passed away on May 16, 2026 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Bruce departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Bruce may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Bruce leaves behind.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Jack and Elsie Kelsey of Short Hills; his wife Brenda; his pet Palmer; his daughters, Melissa Moriarty, Gretchen Oatman and Jody Sargeant; his brother John Kelsey (Pam); his niece Lisa Pisano; and his nephew Jay Kelsey. He was also cherished by eleven grandchildren.

Contributions may be made in Bruce's memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital (https://giving.mskcc.org) and the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad.