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Leo M. Kelly, of West Roxbury, April 28, 2026 passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. The devoted father of Patrick and his wife, Meadhbh, and Nicholas and his longtime girlfriend, Hannah. The cherished “Grampy” of Patrick and Meadhbh’s 14-month-old son, Callum, and their daughter on the way.
Survived by his mother, Mary Kelly and the late Leo Kelly. Also survived by his brothers Dan and his wife, Ann, Ed, Stephen and his wife, June, Chris and his late wife, Noreen, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A proud West Roxbury native, Leo spent his early years on Woodley Ave., and 26 years on Theodore Parker Rd. Always an animal lover, Leo adored his dog, Samantha. A graduate of Catholic Memorial, class of 1984, Leo spent 30 years in the automotive industry. He loved working on anything mechanical with his sons.
Leo spent summers at Robie’s Campground on Lake Wentworth in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he enjoyed boating, waterskiing, and grilling. Leo made lifelong friendships at Robie’s and shared beloved memories with friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Leo may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at dana-farber.org/gift.
Visiting hours in the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday May 1st, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery to follow.
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