David Paul Kelly, age 47, of East Falmouth, died unexpectedly at home on June 7, 2013. Born in Boston he was the son of Dorothy L. (LeFave) Kelly and the late Michael F. Kelly who died in 2005. David spent his early years living in the Dorchester section of Boston until his family moved to Quincy when he was 12. He lived in Quincy until he was about 20, when his family moved to Falmouth. Shortly after moving to Falmouth he continued his family’s tradition of serving in the military. He served in the Marine Corps and participated in Operation Desert Storm. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the National Defense Medal. He was very proud of his military service.
David was a plumber by trade and had worked at Bennett Plumbing at one time. He was an avid sports enthusiast but most of all he loved watching football. His friends and family will remember him as a gentle soul with a heart of gold. He was generous with his love, friendship and his material things. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.
Besides his mother he is survived by his brothers Bruce Kelly of Quincy and Stephen Kelly and his wife Jean of East Falmouth, his sister Karen Kelly of Provincetown and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Dennis J. Kelly who died in 1988 and Michael B. Kelly who died in 1997 and most recently his sister Paula Murphy who died in 2008.
A graveside service with Military honors took place on Wednesday June. 10, 2013 at 11:15 at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. There were no calling hours.
If desired memorial contributions in honor of David may be made to the David P. Kelly Memorial Fund c/o Rockland Trust 397 E. Falmouth Hwy. East Falmouth, MA 02536.