Joseph P. Kelly III Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-02-12T16:30:00
End: 2021-02-12T18:00:00
Location: St. Thomas Catholic Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph P. Kelly III (Peoria Heights, Illinois), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 98, on February 8, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Joseph P. Kelly, Jr. and Mildred Leach Kelly; his children, Richard Longbucco, Nancy Evans Kelly and Joe; and his wife Mildred "Mickey" Smith. He was also cherished by 34 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Msgr. William A. Watson Scholarship Fund through St. Thomas Church, the W.D. Boyce Boy Scout Council or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright & Salmon Mortuary

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February 9, 2021

Joe Jochman wrote a sympathy message

“It pains me to hear of Joe's passing. I've been praying for him everyday that we would get past this pandemic and that I might be able to spend some time with him again and bring him some more cigars. My heart goes out to all of your families. Sincerely, Joe Jochman.”

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Feb 12

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St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

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Feb 12

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St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

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