My beloved father, Brian Kelly, age 54, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
He was born on March 9, 1972 in Waterbury, CT to George and Sharon (Murphy) Kelly.

Brian worked as a bookkeeper for Vanguard Construction Services in Sherman, CT
for many years, as well as Advance Auto Parts in Bristol, CT.

Everyone who worked with him always said how funny he was and
how he never failed to make everyone smile and laugh.

In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his wife, Michelle, children Jordan,
Elizabeth and Daniel (U.S. Army), grandson Dexter, and many nieces
and nephews, as well as many family and friends.

Brian loved spending time with his family and friends and found an immense a
mount of joy spending time with his grandson.

Brian lived his life to the fullest and had an uncanny ability to
reach people in a deep and positive way.
His gentle spirit touched and inspired many lives.

In keeping with  his ability to help others,
Brian was also a valued brother knight in the
Knights of Columbus - Palos Council 35 of Bristol.
He was a member for many years and when he passed,
he was the Grand Knight of the council.

His passing was a great loss for all and he will be missed!

He had an extraordinary ability to make everyone around him feel loved
and understood. His legacy lives on in all of us - in our values, in our love,
 and the way we can make the world a little bit kinder.
He planted seeds of love in our hearts and his garden will bloom forever.

While we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the incredible legacy he leaves behind.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 13 at:
O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave, Bristol, CT
from 5pm until 7pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 at
Saint Matthew Church,120 Church Ave, Bristol, CT

followed by a procession to:
Saint Bridget Cemetery, 144 Higgins Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410.

Following the service, the family will receive friends and family at
the Knights of Columbus Hall, 301 New Britain Ave, Unionville, CT 06085.

Memorial donations in Brian's memory may be made to either:
Carolyn's Place https://carolynsplace.org/ or to
St. Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol https://svdpofbristol.com/

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Brian's tribute page
at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com