BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home

2950 North Cobb Pkwy

Kennesaw, Georgia

Patrick Kelly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2017.

Patrick Kelly, age 84, of Acworth, GA died on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was surrounded by family who adored him. The family will receive friends at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral home on Thursday, August 17 from 5 pm – 7 pm. A Funeral Mass to honor the life of Patrick will be held on Friday, August 18 at 2 pm at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, GA. Patrick will be buried at the Georgia National Cemetery on Monday, August 21 at 2 pm in Canton. If you would like to join the family for the burial, you may assemble at funeral home at noon or arrive at the cemetery by 1:45pm. Patrick was a native of Akron, OH. He was a Korean War veteran serving 8 ½ years in the Air Force. He loved airplanes and retired as an airplane mechanic from Lockheed Martin. He was also proud of his "career break" at Emory Hospital in the open heart surgery team. Pat loved to travel the world with his wife, with Ireland being his favorite destination. He was a founding member of Transfiguration Catholic Church and was proud to be a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Patrick loved music, dancing and singing. He was an intellectual man and was an avid reader. Patrick always loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. More than anything on earth though, he loved his family, his faith, his friends and Ireland. Patrick Charles Kelly is preceded in death by his father, Richard Daniel Kelly and his mother, Frances S. Casey Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 61 years JoAnn Kelly; his children and their spouse Kathy Huey (Fred) of Sharpsburg, Maureen Kinsella (Damian) of Woodstock, Terry Kelly (Shirley) of Acworth and Timothy Kelly (Kieran) of Scotland; and Grandchildren- Whitney Kelly, Julia Kelly, Maya Kelly, Patrick Kinsella, Colin Kinsella, Liam Kinsella and Sean Kinsella.

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August 18, 2017

Bill & Pam Schueneman

Pat was an original! A true, proud, family man of unstoppable faith, who was always entertaining and endearable. When he played his old upright piano, the instrument became an extension of his personality (actually made me feel sorry for the old piano!). He's now gone on to meet his maker, and Our Lord is rejoicing. God bless Jo, and the wonderful Kelly clan. Our prayers are with you.

August 17, 2017

One of the best has gone onto better things. We will always remember working with Pat on the many experiences we encountered during the forming and growth of Transfiguration. we will truly miss him.
Tom & Joan O'Brien
Palm Coast, FL.

August 17, 2017

Gabriela Falcao

I loved listening to his stories; what an amazing life he had! Though I did not know him for as long as many of his friends, the short times I was around him truly enriched my life and opened my mind to so many other horizons. The ever-present sparkle in his eyes was enough for anyone to see he lived his life fully, passionately and with a good sense of humor!

August 16, 2017

Patti & Ski Valitzski

Transfiguration has lost a legend . Great story teller, filled good humor a man who truly loved his family.

August 16, 2017

Ed Stone

Oh the stories I could tell of Pat s escapades from hunting to the growth at transfiguration. He was his own man through and through. He was a good friend. Rip Pat.

August 16, 2017

Bill Jackson

I worked with Pat on the flight line at Lockheed for many years. He was, in my mind, the typical Irishman who could play the piano and sing with the best of them. Humorous, and fun loving. He will be missed.

August 16, 2017

Peggy Desiderio

Thank you for your friendship, your humor and your wonderful stories! You have touched my life for the better and you will be missed always but never forgotten! Love you always Patrick!!

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