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Obituary for Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly, age 63, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Monday, May 8th at home surrounded by family and friends.
Matt was born October 1, 1953, in Peoria, to Jerome and Mary Jean Kelly. He graduated from Bergan High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. He worked for his uncle, Thomas Murray, for 37 years at Litho Press, Inc. in San Antonio where he was locally known as an expert in printing technology. Matt was known to all for his compassion. He loved his Badgers, the Packers and of course, the Spurs. One of his favorite pastimes was minor league baseball.
Matt is survived by one son, Joseph (Hailey) Kelly of San Antonio, three sisters; Molly (Matt) Ryan of Janesville, WI., Jody (Charlie) Faletti of LaSalle, IL. and Katie Korn (Steve Hanna) of Ottawa, IL., three brothers; Timothy (DeeDee) Kelly of Naperville, IL., Kevin (Maureen) Kelly of Peoria, Jerry (Jennifer) Kelly of San Antonio, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Matthew Kelly Jr.
A memorial mass will be held, Monday May 15th, 11am, at St Philomena Catholic Church, Father David Richardson will officiate.
Memorials can be made in Matt’s name to St. Philomena Catholic Church or Sophie’s Kitchen.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Matt was born October 1, 1953, in Peoria, to Jerome and Mary Jean Kelly. He graduated from Bergan High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. He worked for his uncle, Thomas Murray, for 37 years at Litho Press, Inc. in San Antonio where he was locally known as an expert in printing technology. Matt was known to all for his compassion. He loved his Badgers, the Packers and of course, the Spurs. One of his favorite pastimes was minor league baseball.
Matt is survived by one son, Joseph (Hailey) Kelly of San Antonio, three sisters; Molly (Matt) Ryan of Janesville, WI., Jody (Charlie) Faletti of LaSalle, IL. and Katie Korn (Steve Hanna) of Ottawa, IL., three brothers; Timothy (DeeDee) Kelly of Naperville, IL., Kevin (Maureen) Kelly of Peoria, Jerry (Jennifer) Kelly of San Antonio, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Matthew Kelly Jr.
A memorial mass will be held, Monday May 15th, 11am, at St Philomena Catholic Church, Father David Richardson will officiate.
Memorials can be made in Matt’s name to St. Philomena Catholic Church or Sophie’s Kitchen.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Memorial Mass
Monday
15
May
11:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
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