Boston Fire Department Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley, 52, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died instantly on January 9, 2009 when the ladder truck he was on went out of control on a steep hill and crashed into a high-rise apartment building in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Perez) Kelley of Quincy; Loving father of Susan Kelley, Christine Kelley and Maureen Kelley, all of Quincy; Son of the late Thomas J. Kelley, BFD and Margaret B. (Grant); Brother of Patricia Trezenka and her husband William of Quincy, Peggy Paulli and her husband Peter of Millis and Kathleen Nazzaro and her husband James of Braintree; Uncle of six nieces and nephews.
Kevin's family gave him the most enjoyment in his life. They loved traveling together and took frequent trips to Disney World and cruises to the Caribbean. He was especially proud of his three daughters. His second love was the Boston Fire Department. Kevin is a second generation firefighter and the 4th most senior Lieutenant on the job. He could have worked anywhere in Boston, but because of his nature, he chose the busiest firehouse in Boston. He was well respected amongst his peers, active in the union and loved going to work. Kevin had a great sense of humor, loved to tease and possessed a tremendous work ethic. He was a member of the following organizations: Boston Firefighter's Local 718 of the IAFF, Boston Firefighter's Charitable Association, Boston Fireman's Relief Fund, Boston Fireman's Mutual Relief Association and the Boston Gaelic Brigade. He was a 1973 graduate of Don Bosco High School.
Quincy Fire Lt. James Burchill of Marshfield, who works at the Wollaston fire station and used to live next door to Kelley said, "Kevin was just the best."
"Kevin was a man of honor, of courage and a very brave guy, After 30 years, he was still looking to better himself. He wanted to become a captain."
Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Wollaston. Visiting Hours were in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. Several thousand firefighters from across the country paid their respects.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Perez) Kelley of Quincy; Loving father of Susan Kelley, Christine Kelley and Maureen Kelley, all of Quincy; Son of the late Thomas J. Kelley, BFD and Margaret B. (Grant); Brother of Patricia Trezenka and her husband William of Quincy, Peggy Paulli and her husband Peter of Millis and Kathleen Nazzaro and her husband James of Braintree; Uncle of six nieces and nephews.
Kevin's family gave him the most enjoyment in his life. They loved traveling together and took frequent trips to Disney World and cruises to the Caribbean. He was especially proud of his three daughters. His second love was the Boston Fire Department. Kevin is a second generation firefighter and the 4th most senior Lieutenant on the job. He could have worked anywhere in Boston, but because of his nature, he chose the busiest firehouse in Boston. He was well respected amongst his peers, active in the union and loved going to work. Kevin had a great sense of humor, loved to tease and possessed a tremendous work ethic. He was a member of the following organizations: Boston Firefighter's Local 718 of the IAFF, Boston Firefighter's Charitable Association, Boston Fireman's Relief Fund, Boston Fireman's Mutual Relief Association and the Boston Gaelic Brigade. He was a 1973 graduate of Don Bosco High School.
Quincy Fire Lt. James Burchill of Marshfield, who works at the Wollaston fire station and used to live next door to Kelley said, "Kevin was just the best."
"Kevin was a man of honor, of courage and a very brave guy, After 30 years, he was still looking to better himself. He wanted to become a captain."
Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Wollaston. Visiting Hours were in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. Several thousand firefighters from across the country paid their respects.
Boston Fire Department Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley, 52, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died instantly on January 9, 2009 when the ladder truck he was on went out of control on a steep hill and crashed into a high-rise apartment building in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Perez) Kelley of Quincy; Loving father of Susan Kelley, Christine Kelley and Maureen Kelley, all of Quincy; Son of the late Thomas J. Kelley, BFD and Margaret B. (Grant); Brother of Patricia Trezenka and her husband William of Quincy, Peggy Paulli and her husband Peter of Millis and Kathleen Nazzaro and her husband James of Braintree; Uncle of six nieces and nephews.
Kevin's family gave him the most enjoyment in his life. They loved traveling together and took frequent trips to Disney World and cruises to the Caribbean. He was especially proud of his three daughters. His second love was the Boston Fire Department. Kevin is a second generation firefighter and the 4th most senior Lieutenant on the job. He could have worked anywhere in Boston, but because of his nature, he chose the busiest firehouse in Boston. He was well respected amongst his peers, active in the union and loved going to work. Kevin had a great sense of humor, loved to tease and possessed a tremendous work ethic. He was a member of the following organizations: Boston Firefighter's Local 718 of the IAFF, Boston Firefighter's Charitable Association, Boston Fireman's Relief Fund, Boston Fireman's Mutual Relief Association and the Boston Gaelic Brigade. He was a 1973 graduate of Don Bosco High School.
Quincy Fire Lt. James Burchill of Marshfield, who works at the Wollaston fire station and used to live next door to Kelley said, "Kevin was just the best."
"Kevin was a man of honor, of courage and a very brave guy, After 30 years, he was still looking to better himself. He wanted to become a captain."
Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Wollaston. Visiting Hours were in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. Several thousand firefighters from across the country paid their respects.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Perez) Kelley of Quincy; Loving father of Susan Kelley, Christine Kelley and Maureen Kelley, all of Quincy; Son of the late Thomas J. Kelley, BFD and Margaret B. (Grant); Brother of Patricia Trezenka and her husband William of Quincy, Peggy Paulli and her husband Peter of Millis and Kathleen Nazzaro and her husband James of Braintree; Uncle of six nieces and nephews.
Kevin's family gave him the most enjoyment in his life. They loved traveling together and took frequent trips to Disney World and cruises to the Caribbean. He was especially proud of his three daughters. His second love was the Boston Fire Department. Kevin is a second generation firefighter and the 4th most senior Lieutenant on the job. He could have worked anywhere in Boston, but because of his nature, he chose the busiest firehouse in Boston. He was well respected amongst his peers, active in the union and loved going to work. Kevin had a great sense of humor, loved to tease and possessed a tremendous work ethic. He was a member of the following organizations: Boston Firefighter's Local 718 of the IAFF, Boston Firefighter's Charitable Association, Boston Fireman's Relief Fund, Boston Fireman's Mutual Relief Association and the Boston Gaelic Brigade. He was a 1973 graduate of Don Bosco High School.
Quincy Fire Lt. James Burchill of Marshfield, who works at the Wollaston fire station and used to live next door to Kelley said, "Kevin was just the best."
"Kevin was a man of honor, of courage and a very brave guy, After 30 years, he was still looking to better himself. He wanted to become a captain."
Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Wollaston. Visiting Hours were in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. Several thousand firefighters from across the country paid their respects.
