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Thomas E. Kelly, 68, of New Castle passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 7, 2021, in the Haven Nursing Home. Mr. Kelly was born July 31, 1952, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward W. and Cecilia (Callahan) Kelly. His wife of 47 years, the former Lu Ann Fee, whom he married January 19, 1974, survives at home.
A lifelong area resident, Tom was a 1970 graduate of New Castle High School, and later completed an Associate‘s Degree in Business Administration at Penn State University, Beaver County Campus. As a young man, Tom owned and operated Tom Kelly Trucking, Inc. He was then employed by the PA Turnpike Commission, retiring as maintenance supervisor following 30 years of service.
Tom was a member of Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Mary site, where he served as an usher and belonged to the 4th Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, Council 512. He was also a member of the Elks Club and Moose Lodge, both in Punta Gorda, FL. An outdoorsman, Tom enjoyed spending his time outdoor hunting, fishing and camping. He had a lifelong passion for sports, which he shared with his sons, and actively volunteered as a coach for many of their youth athletic teams in Croton. Additionally, he always looked forward to spending the winter months in Punta Gorda, FL, with his wife and family.
Also surviving are his three sons, Joe (Stephanie) Kelly, Boardman, OH; T.J. (Aleah) Kelly; and Shawn (Toniann) Kelly, all of New Castle; and five grandchildren, Joshua, Carson, Austin, Hunter and Franco Kelly.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Kelly.
Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (4-11-21) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Fr. Brendan Dawson, will be 10 a.m. Monday (4-12-21) in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery, Union Twp.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Thomas eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
