April 24, 1947 – December 28, 2025

Loving husband of Christine (nee Pietras) kelly, and for 48 years, the late Sharon Ann Kelly; dearest father of Tara (Brian) Joyce, Liam (Libby) Kelly, Caitlin (Sam) Agarwahl, Devon (Pilar) Kelly, and stepfather of Karen (David) Jensen, and Lisa (Dan) Beres; beloved grandfather of Rory, and Orlaith Joyce, Ciaran, and Gisele Kelley, Aiden, Nora, and Claire Agarwahl, Christine Davenport, and Olivia Tata; dear brother of two brothers and five sisters; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family present for visitation.

He was the son of Patrick and Delia Kelly. He has three sisters left: Elizabeth McCabe, Mary Langan, and Kathleen Shrader.

Michael graduated from Cobleskill Central School and went on to Syracuse University. He became an attorney and worked and lived in Warsaw, New York.

He retired and traveled and wrote a book and was published. 

Memorials may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306, or to Boystown, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 69010.