Joseph P. Kelly, Sr.

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr., passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and a retired baker from Stroehmann Bakery.

Joseph was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Kelly (née Laksh). He was the devoted father of Karen Fallon (Paul), Eileen Olsen (Rob), Lee Gibson (Dennis), and Joseph P. Kelly, Jr. (Selena), and the cherished Pop Pop of Larissa, Eve, James, Layla, Kate, and Joe III. Dear brother of the late John, Francis, late James.

He is also survived by his dear friend, Cynthia Brown, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m., followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.