Pat Kelly Obituary

Pat was such a gentle person and fun to be with...a good father and we are sure, a good husband.

Safe home Pat. RIP. Thoughts and prayers to the Kelly family.
Mike Corrigan

A real special person that never can be replaced! May the Lord always give Pat and his family Peace and Love!! Mike Powers

I had the privilege of appearing before Judge Kelly as a litigation attorney. I got to know him better when he appeared as a guest presenter numerous times at the CWRU School of Law classes I taught as an Adjunct Professor. He did a superlative job.

In a case which he inherited as a judge that was pending for 14 years, he assigned me as the mediator. He told me, "Bill, no one else has been able to resolve this case but, if anyone can do it, you can." I couldn't! There was a reason why the case had been pending for 14 years!

Pat Kelly was a fine judge, a fine mediator and a fine man, a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed. With deepest, sympathy, Bill

Pat was a guy who listened, a man of good judgment, someone you could count on as a friend and co-worker. Those who came before him when he was on the bench as a Judge could count on getting a fair review. He served his country, his community and his family with honor, respect, and love. He will be missed by a lot of people.

Cathy I was devastated to hear the news about Pat. Too many memories to share but among the most cherished, being in law school together, helping him move into the apartment on Cliffview, driving you and him around on your wedding day in torrential rain, sharing a law office for a few years, convincing him to run for Judge as Pat Kelly, not R. Patrick Kelly (my proudest achievement). I know we were not close in recent years but our relationship always ran deep and was built on a true mutual respect. God Bless on 50 years of marriage! We are in Florida so we cannot make the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. God Bless. Mike Occhionero

Dear Kelly and kids,
We have had the utmost privilege of calling you, Pat, and the kids dear friends for 47 years. We have weathered much through that time and Pat always did it with kindness, grace, and impish humor. He will be so sorely missed. We pray that you find some comfort in knowing that he will be watching over all of you always. Rest well dear friend.
With Much Love,
Aunt Fidget & The Guy in the Picture Frame
(Lenore & Keith Cubbedge)

Cathy, Trina,Alex,Sarah, Catie,Colleen,&Ryan, The McDonald family sends our deepest sympathies!! Pat was the Nicest person Anyone ever knew!! Kind and very Wise I was one of those people that came to him for advice and guidance more than a few times. He was always gracious!! Even when he had better things to do!! He will be missed by everyone in UH, and on Fenwood road. Cathy and Pat raised such a great family we have enjoyed watching them grow up and becoming extraordinary individuals!! Hang in there Kelly´s!! God Bless you all!! Rest in Peace Pat, my dear friend!!
Joe , Peggy and all the McDonald´s

It was an honor to know Pat. He made everyone feel special because he was truly special.

Thank you for your very brave service to our country ! God bless you

Dear Cathy and the entire Kelly Family. . .please accept my sincere condolences on Pat's passing. Pat was a fine jurist and attorney. . .intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate and respectful to all that appeared in his courtroom and whomever he represented and even a better colleague and friend. May you all find some comfort in knowing Pat now rests peacefully in God's warm embrace. I will miss him.

Pat was a wonderful man. So sorry to hear about his passing. I was privileged to work with Pat at Tucker Ellis LLP. Will always remember his great sense of humor.

Kelly family,
So very sorry for your loss. Judge Kelly was a kind gentleman. It was evident that he loved you all dearly. May he rest in peace.

Dear Cathy and kids - Dave and I are going to miss Pat so much... He was always one of the friendliest and most neighborly people on Fenwood. Pat always had a big smile and a good word for everyone - a role model for us. He won our love and respect right away, and it has never wavered in the past 30ish years.

We love the picture you chose for the obituary and the portrait you painted with your words. We can imagine Pat just about to say something funny or give someone encouragement.

We're sending all of you lots of love.
Renee and Dave

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are prayers are with you. Love the Grabowskis