Eileen C. Kelly (1920-2011)

Eileen C. Kelly, 91 of Rye Brook, NY passed away on December 30, 2011. Born to Joseph and Lauretta Cahill on January 31, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, NY. She married Francis A. Kelly in 1943 in Mt. Vernon. She worked in Manhattan from 1937 to 1947 before her children were born. She retired from the Mt. Vernon Bd. of Education in 1983 after more than 20 years. She and her husband were members of St. Ursula’s Church in Mt. Vernon till 1994 when they became members of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port Chester, NY. Mrs. Kelly was predeceased by her husband of 58 years and her son Richard. She is survived by her daughter Donna Napier of Rye Brook, NY, her grandchildren Brian (Sarah) Napier of Bronxville, NY, Kevin Napier of Atlanta, GA. and Kelly (Brett) Miller of Darien, CT. She is also survived by her adored great-grandchildren Owen, Audrey and Emily Miller.

Eileen was a former long-time member of New Rochelle Shore Club. She has been a member of Coveleigh Club in Rye since 1974 to present where she enjoyed tennis and lawn bowling. Eileen was also a member of the Rye Brook Senior Citizens. She and her husband spent much of their retirement time helping the less able. The family will receive friends at the Graham Funeral Home on Monday January 2 from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Tuesday at 10 AM.

Graham Funeral Home

1036 Boston Post Road

Rye, NY 10580

914-967-0129