BEVERLY, MA-Richard E. Kelley, Jr., 52, of Beverly, formerly of Worcester, died Saturday, May 29. He leaves his mother, Audrey A. (Ayotte) Kelley of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Cynthia M. Gallagher and her husband John of Shrewsbury and Sharon L. Kelley of Shrewsbury. He also leaves a niece Kayleigh and four nephews, Ryan, Sean, Brendan and Kevin. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Kelley.
He was born in Worcester, graduated from South High School and attended UMASS Lowell. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Richard retired from AT&T Telephone Company and was recently employed by Merrimack Distributors.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family at the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday, June 5 at St. Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. There are no calling hours and burial in St. John’s Cemetery will be private. Arrangements are under the care of CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester. To place an online condolence, please visit www.callahanfay.com