Westfield–William J. “Bill” Kelley (1932-2016) died Tuesday in a local nursing home. Born in Westfield to the late William J. and Anne (McMahon) Kelley, Bill was a lifelong resident of Westfield. He was a retired 37 ½ year employee at H. B. Smith in Westfield. He retired in 1988. Bill was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of its Holy Name Society. He was also a longtime member of the Sons of Erin, all in Westfield. He leaves his beloved sisters Anne M. Kelley and A. Barbara Kelley both of Westfield. Along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers George and Thomas and his sisters Rita, Jean, Helen Dillon and Kathryn Breck. His funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Jan 17th at 10 am in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, both in Westfield. Visiting hours are omitted. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, P. O. Box 489, Westfield, MA 01086-0489. The Robert E. Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St., Westfield is in charge of arrangements.
