Obituary of Joseph Patrick Kelly

Warrensburg: Dr. Joseph Patrick Kelly, MD, 28, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born January 28, 1978 in Glens Falls, he was the beloved son of Michael and Kathleen (Reynolds) Kelly of Warrensburg. Joe graduated with high honors from Warrensburg Central School in 1996, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to graduate from RPI, completing the four-year program in only two. He finished top of his class in 2002 from the Albany Medical Center College and was presented with a Distinguished Research award in medicine. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, skiing and playing golf. He was a communicant of St. Cecilia’s RC Church in Warrensburg and a member of the Albany Medical College Alumni Association. His paternal grandparents, Patrick and Anne (McCormick) Kelly have predeceased him. Survivors besides his parents, Mike and Kathi Kelly of Warrensburg, include his sister, Brigid Anne Parnes and her husband, Dr. Brian Parnes, of Honolulu, HI; his maternal grandparents, Rexford and Jean Reynolds Jr. of Athol; his uncles, Rexford Reynolds III and his wife, Karen of Athol, Arthur Reynolds and his wife, Brenda of Naples, FL; his aunts, Heidi Curran of Warrensburg, Patricia Kelly of Corinth, Jacqueline West and her husband, David of North Creek; cousins, Rexford Reynolds IV and Benjamin Reynolds of Athol, Daron Bolton of Warrensburg, Danielle Jaloszynski of Circleville, Aaron Reynolds of Reading, PA, Emily and Ricky Reynolds of Naples, FL, Cemanda Roberts and her husband, Clarence of Athol, Kathleen West of North Creek, Paul West of North Creek, Theresa Taylor and her son, Andrew of Corinth. Dr. Joe was a warm, loving, accomplished man who will be remembered for his wit and sensitivity. He lived his life in an uncompromising journey towards excellence, enjoying every day. Friends may call from 1-4 pm Sunday at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Monday at St. Cecilia’s RC Church, 3802 Main St., Warrensburg with the Rev. Paul Cox presiding. Pall Bearers are: Daron Bolton, Rexford Reynolds IV, Benjamin Reynolds, Aaron Reynolds, Dr. Brian Parnes, Eric Warrington, and Salvatore Giudice. Honorary Pall Bearers are: Dr. Lou Cassetta, Michael McTague, Michael Monforte, Kristian Keller, and Mark Strasser. Rite of committal will follow in Reynolds Cemetery, Thurman. Contributions may be made to the Warrensburg Scholarship Association; 103 Schroon River Road; Warrensburg, NY 12885 in Dr. Joseph Patrick Kelly’s memory. Visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.