F. Patrick Kelly

F. Patrick Kelly, age 81, a resident of Olympia Fields formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Loving husband of the late Nancy Kelly; beloved father of Peggy Kelly, late Francis (Sandra) Kelly and John (Laura) Kelly; dearest son of the late Francis and Mary (Barnes) Kelly; dear brother of the late Kay (Janis) Kelly; cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 3. Pat was a graduate of Notre Dame, he was a teacher for Moraine Valley Community College and Rich East High School for 35 years. He was the past Village President of Park Forest for 8 years, president of Tall Grass Art Association and president of the School Board. He was a member and past president of Kiwanis, the Park Forest Library Board and the Park Forest Hall of Fame. He guided architecture tours on the Chicago River. He was a model train, civil war and a history enthusiast. He enjoyed painting gardening and bird watching. A visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. ALL ATTENDING ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCE. Due to the COVID -19 pandemic the funeral mass and interment will be held privately.


Pat devoted much of his charitable giving to Native American organizations, in his honor and In lieu of flowers please donate to the Native American Rights Fund:
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