Patrick M. Kelly's Obituary
Patrick M. Kelly, age 50, passed away in Muskegon, Sunday evening, January 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Muskegon on February 18, 1961 to Charles J. and Joe-Ann (Bennett) Kelly and was a 1978 graduate of Ravenna High School. Patrick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and following his discharge from the military moved to Flagstaff, AZ where he worked as a carpenter. Following the death of his wife Taffy in 2006 and a heart attack in 2007, Patrick returned to Muskegon from Arizona to be near his family. He is survived by: his mother, Joe-Ann (Arthur) Forester of Norton Shores; a sister, Kim (Steve) Jesse of Norton Shores and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his: father, Charles in 1981; a brother, Scott in 1973; and his sister, Elizabeth Kelly-Brott in 2009. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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