James C. Kelley, 87, formerly of Cassadaga, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing. Born April 21, 1928 in Pomfret, son of the late Tower and Frances Howard Kelley.
Jim was a 1946 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School.
A Korean Conflict Veteran, he served in the United States Navy, receiving training in electronics.
He was employed for 40 years with Niagara Mohawk as a planner, retiring in 1986.
He was a past member of the Stockton VFD, Cassadaga Memorial American Legion 1280, Rosicrucian Order AMORC, Peacock Lodge #696 F & AM, Stockton Federated Church, Chautauqua County Firemen's Fraternity, American Red Cross Century Club as a blood donor, served 10 years on the Cassadaga Valley Central School Board of Education, former player with the Cassadaga Bombers in the Grape Belt League and was an avid golfer.
Husband of 30 years to the late Nona Putnam Kelley, whom he married September 13, 1952 and died February 1, 1982; father of Keith (Mary) Kelley and Dennis Kelley; grandfather of Jeff (Luz) Kelley, Amber (Michael) Malinowski, Mandy Kelley and Colleen (Don) Finley; great-grandfather of Isabella, John, Brenden, Logan, Kara and Mia; brother of the late Lucille Smith, Marshall Kelley and infant sister Eleanor Kelley. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19 in Greenwood Cemetery, Stockton. Military Honors provided by Cassadaga Memorial American Legion Post 1280. Memorials to Greenwood Cemetery, Stockton or Cassadaga Memorial American Legion 1280, Cassadaga.
Arrangements by the Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.
Obituary from the Dunkirk Observer
