“I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ~John 14:27
“With heavy hearts full of love and cherished memories, we share our beloved Steve Kelly, of Sea Bright, passed into God’s graces on Sept. 20.” He was 79.
Steve was born in New York, NY, and grew up in Short Hills. He was the son of the late John and Violet Kelly “who shared with him, countless lessons and traditions Steve passed on to his children and grandchildren.”
Steve owned Quality Engraving Company, Buchlein Badges and Kelly’s Badges and Awards in Newark. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Steve leaves behind to celebrate his memory and keep strong many traditions: his beloved wife, Deborah (Bright) Kelly; his brother, John Kelly (LeeEllen); his sister, Sheila Dresser (Douglas); his children, the late Kerrie Kelly, Stephen Scott Kelly (Amy), of Sea Bright, Michael Kelly (Tara), of Spring Lake Heights, and Christine Heidel (Brett), of Dunedin, FL; his grandchildren, Sara, Danny, Samantha, Patrick, Katelyn, Andrew, Grace, Michael and Amanda; nieces and nephews, and faithful pup Casey.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank. A mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10:15 a.m. at St. Leo the Great RC Church, 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft section of Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred in Steve’s memory to: St. Jude Children’s Foundation (https://www.stjude.org/) or Tunnel To Towers Foundation (Tunnel To Towers for donation “In Memory of” online form).
— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home
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