James J. Kelly Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James J. Kelly (Glenolden, Pennsylvania), who passed away at the age of 91, on April 10, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James P. Kelly and Agnes Kelly; his wife Catherine Theresa McHugh Kelly; and his sister Catherine Steele Dunn. He is survived by: his daughters, Terri Kelly, Karen M. Schluth (late Karl) and Colleen M. Novelli (Mike); his grandchildren, Kelli, Amanda (Logan), Danielle (Kevin), Brittany, Christopher and Ryan; and his niece Kathy Steele.

In lieu of flowers, In Jim's Memory the family suggest contributions to one of the following.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marvil Funeral Home

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Tue

Apr 22

Viewing

Kevin Lyons & the Marvil Family Funeral Home
202 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036

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Apr 23

Visitation

St. Eugene Church
200 S Oak Ave, Primos, PA 19018

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Apr 23

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St. Eugene Church
200 S Oak Ave, Primos, PA 19018

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