Richard Paul Kelly

Kelly, Richard Paul ALBANY Richard Paul Kelly, 77, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by family. He was born to the late Richard Patrick and Ellen Cully Kelly, on April 28, 1939, in Cambridge, Mass., and grew up in Waterbury, Conn. He married the late Judith Lockman Kelly of Albany in 1965. Richard served proudly in the United States Army from 1956 - 1958 and the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1964. He served in Korea and was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, he became a United States Capitol police officer in Washington, D.C., where he served until 1970. Richard joined W.W. Grainger, Inc. as a sales executive in the early 1970's and spent more than 20 years with the company before retiring in 1992. Richard became head of economic development for the City of Albany in the early 1990's. Richard also later served as a peace officer for the New York State Racing Authority at Saratoga Race Course and an instructor at the Job Corps Center of Glenmont, New York. Richard was an active member of the Parish of Mater Christi and volunteered in the Albany community throughout his more than 45 years as a resident. Richard was a chancellor of the Albany City Lodge #540 of the Order of Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization. During his life, he also was house chairman of the Elks Lodge #49, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, and a member of the American Legion. Richard campaigned for the Democratic Party throughout his life. Richard is survived by three children, Megan Kelly of Arlington, Va., Maura Collins (Joseph) of Olive Branch, Miss. and Kathleen Hutchinson (Michael) of Arlington. He also was the beloved Pop-Pop of two grandchildren, William David Collins and Sydney Elizabeth Collins. In addition, Richard is survived by several nieces and nephews, and an extended family in the United States and Ireland. He was predeceased by his sister Mary J. Buell. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with Richard's family on Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. at The Parish of Mater Christi, Albany. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. The family is requesting that donations be made out to Fisher House Foundation, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave Richard's family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit McVeighFuneralHome.com

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Richard Paul Kelly

April 28, 1939 - June 16, 2016