KELLEY, Paul R. Of Dedham, formerly of Brighton, July 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathryn (O’Connor) Kelley. Devoted father of Paul C. Kelley and his wife Flavia of West Roxbury, Kimberly M. Kelley and her husband Travis Farrenkopf of Franklin, Meaghan E. Kelley of Norwood, Lindsey C. Curley and her husband Stephen of Dedham, and Cailyn A. Ellard and her husband Robert of Dedham. Loving grandfather of Paul Zachary Kelley, Chloe Kelley, Sadie Curley, and Henry Curley. Brother of Christine Principe and her husband Peter of Scituate, Judith and her husband Louis of Walpole, Mary Sue Faherty and her husband Michael of Milton, and the late Richard and Brian Kelley. Son of the late Paul F. and Christina (Flanagan) Kelley
Paul was a graduate of Northeastern University and an insurance manager for A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Company for 45 years. He was a lover of Irish music and played in Irish bands for many years. He lit up every room he entered.
Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St, Dedham on Wednesday, July 23 from 4-8pm. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, July 24 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10am (accessible parking in rear). Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 dana-farber.org