Obituary of Patricia Josephine Kelly

Patricia Josephine Kelly, 88, of Chatham, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.  Patricia was born in Brooklyn, New York and then moved to Manalapan, New Jersey 56 years ago.  Prior to retirement, Patricia was a secretary for Texaco in New York City.  She loved to play Mahjong and host summer family parties.  Patricia was in the chorus at Renaissance Village and was also in the Rosary Society.

Patricia was predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth and her loving husband Thomas Kelly; sister Barbara Higgins and brother James Conlin.  She is survived by her sons Thomas (Randi), Stephen (Lauren), James (Caroline) and Christopher (Julie) and grandchildren Nicole, Brian, Ben, Brendan, Kieran, James, Suzannah, Olivia, Ryan and Madeleine.

Friends and family are invited to visit on Friday, May 31, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan, NJ.  A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Manalapan, NJ on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery and Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Patricia’s name be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com