Leo M. Kelly of Medford, affectionately known as "Uncle Leo," died on Monday, May 6. Beloved son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Cronin) Kelly, he was the dear brother of the late Anne M. Mosher, John J. Kelly, Peter F. Kelly and Mary Polcari. Leo was the dear brother-in-law of Claire Marathas and the late Clarke Mosher, Julia (Daly) Kelly and Edward Polcari, and the loving uncle of 14 nieces and nephews who were near and dear to him as if they were his own children.
Leo was a lifelong Medford resident. After attending St. John's High School in Cambridge, he went to work for Western Union, and then for the Somerville Housing Authority before retiring. Leo loved Cape Cod and walking along the beach. He loved to read a good book and go to the movies. Leo loved the holidays with his family, especially his nieces and nephews and their families. He had the best laugh and smile and would amaze his family with his general knowledge, whether it was history or current events.
A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, on Monday, May 13 at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford from 9 through 10:30 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.