James F. Kelly, Jr. 94, devoted husband, loving father, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Charlane A. Kelly and his three devoted children, his son Terrence Kelly (Lori), and daughters Robina Siers (Steve), Carisa Saavedra (Norm) and his grandchildren, Nicholas Kelly, Kyle Kelly, and Taylor Saavedra.

Born in 1930 and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve to assist with college and to earn his teaching credential. He briefly taught at a public school in Connecticut where he applied for the Navy’s Officer Candidate School in Newport Rhode Island. That decision marked the beginning of a lifetime of service, adventure, and achievement. While in New Haven, Jim met his future wife, Charlane

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