James Patrick Kelly

July 23, 1939 - January 5, 2019

James Patrick Kelly, 79, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Michele Kelly (nee Russo). He was predeceased by his parents James and Jane Mary Kelly (nee Nevins). Loving father of James & his wife Lisa Kelly, Marguerite & her husband Anthony Ku, Michele Lynn & her husband Thomas Adams, Janinne Kelly, David Kelly & his fiance Shaina. Dear brother of Kathleen & her late husband Harold Vanbel and Geraldine & her husband Richard Darcy. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Also survived by family member Michael Russo & his two children. Mr. Kelly enjoyed bowling and was the Hudson County Pool Champ. Funeral Friday 9:30AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst. Funeral Mass 10:30AM Sacred Heart R.C. Church. Private cremation. Friends will be received Thursday 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.essentialtremor.org