HOLYOKE – Paul R. Kelly, 86 of Holyoke passed away on October 30, 2018 with his loving and dedicated niece Paula by his side. He was born on February 10, 1932 in Boston to the late Edward Kelly and Mary Joyce. Paul attended Holyoke schools and was employed by New
England Container in Chicopee for many years. He was a prior member of the Holyoke Elks Club where he was a champion pitch player. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, he served his country honorably during the Korean War and received multiple medals, including the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars. Paul lived for many years at JNH in Longmeadow where he had a second family in the coffee shop volunteers, with whom he visited every day and enjoyed their friendship, coffee, and snacks. He was a true gentleman, was fluent in French, and was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams being the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is survived by his niece Paula Conniff and her husband Don Tylenda of Westfield; his step-brother Robert LaPierre and his son Richard LaPierre, Jr., both of Holyoke; a step-uncle Roger Cartier of Las Vegas; and many other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth (Conniff) Kelly and their daughter Karen Kelly; along with his stepbrother Robert LaPierrre and his sister-in-law Yvonne. The family would like to thank the Holyoke Healthcare Center, the Holyoke Medical Center staff, and Holyoke
VNA Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of
Christian Burial for Paul on Saturday, November 10th at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, located at 1945 Northampton,
St. in Holyoke. There are no calling hours, and burial will be private. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home of Holyoke is handling arrangements.
