Obituary
Vincent Bernard Kelly AKA Vince Kelly Sr.
Vince was born in Brooklyn New York and grew up in Valley Stream on Long Island. After school Vince joined the Coast Guard where he spent 21 years in the Coast Guard and had a very decorated career. During his time in the Service he had several tours in Vietnam. After the Coast Guard, he had a long and successful career in Real Estate. He moved to Sanibel Florida in 1987 and continued his Real Estate career in Florida living in Sanibel, and Fort Lauderdale before finally settling down in Ft Myers Florida.
Vince was a big sports fan. He was a voracious reader and had a passion for cinema, especially old movies.
He worked with a local play group as an actor, director and producer. He was an avid pet lover and had deep connections with the family dogs Brady, Fergus, Buddy, and Kaiser.
Vince is survived by his son Vince Kelly Jr, his daughter Alicia Persichilli, his former wife Diana Hadad and his brother Ken Kelly. Vince’s grandchildren Liam Kelly, Luke Kelly, Libby Kelly, Sophie Ann Bratt, and Samuel Persichilli. Vince’s great grandchildren Will Bratt and Ellie Bratt.
There will not be any local service. Vince will have Military Funeral Honors at Arlington National Cemetery. The date has not been established.
Donations can be made in Vince Kelly Sr’s name to:
Packin In the Pawz Dog Rescue
Send Check to
Packing In the Pawz Dog Rescue
19700 Skipper Road
North Fort Myers, Fl 33917
Cash App
$PackinthePawz22
PayPal
@PackinthePawz22
Venmo
@Rita-Kelly-36
Last four digits 3464 … Note “packin in the pawz”
Zelle
239-222-3464
Facebook Page
Packin In The Pawz Dog Rescue
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557451972473
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