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Michael E. Kelly

May 04, 1942 - January 28, 2022

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Obituary For Michael E. Kelly

Age 79, peacefully on Friday January 28, 2022, of Baldwin Township, formerly of Edgewood. Beloved husband of Silvana A. (Arbib); loving father of Audrey R. Brown and Kimberly K. (Victor) Walters; proud Papa of Sydney, Rachel, Anthony and Benjamin; brother of Kathleen McQuoid and Margaret Devlin; uncle of Kelly, Kevin, Jeffrey, Deby, Diana and Sean; and grand uncle of Riley. He is also survived by cousins and many friends. Mike enlisted in the Air Force in 1961 and served 8 years on active duty as an Aircraft Loadmaster. He joined the Air Force Reserve in 1969 at the 911the Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh. He was the Chief Master Sergeant for the 32nd Aerial Port Squadron until he retired in 1986. Mike made his sobriety a priority and helped countless others achieve the same goal over the last 40 years. He loved a good joke, never took life too seriously and never had a complaint. He will be missed by many. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 5-8pm. Interment will be held privately at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The Kelly Family would like to kindly ask that all visitors please wear a mask to protect vulnerable family members who will also be attending. If desired, family suggests contributions to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, Pa 15110, 412-460-3663.

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  • February 06, 2022

    Bill & Sharon Geyer

    Silvana and family, Our prayers go out to you on the loss of your dear sweet Mike. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you. With much Love Bill and Sharon Geyer

  • February 02, 2022

    Kathy Eisel

    Sincere sympathy to Mile's family & friends. You will be so missed at Windover Hills. Always a smile, hug and a joke to bring a smile to our faces. rest in Peace dear Mike. Kathy Eisel

  • January 31, 2022

    Bill Newton

    Mike, Many moons ago I took my first cross-country trip with you on the C-123. I learned alot that helped me out the rest of my career. It opened the door on the whole 911th " Experience". You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Bill Newton

  • January 31, 2022

    Jim wangelin

    Mike, your leadership and friendship will always remembered! Thank you my Friend Jim Wangelin CMSGT (retired)

  • January 30, 2022

    Bill Finn

    No words can express my gratitude for the gift Mike has given me. Generosity, compassion, humility and guidance are just some of his many qualities always to be shared. Our loss is heaven's gain. Leave the light on for me, my friend. Bill Finn

  • January 30, 2022

    John Brand

    Mike, you will be missed! The " kalucka" (car pool) with you, Ed , Charlie and Jesse were always a good part of my UTA weekends! You stories were always entertaining. God Bless you and your FAMILY! We you again on the other side. John Brand, CMSgt(retired)