Dennis T. Kelly

d. December 20, 2024

Dennis T Kelly, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on 12/20/24 at the age of 83. Born in St. Albans, Queens, he spent the majority of his childhood living in Nassau County before graduating from East Meadow High School in 1959. After serving in the United States Air Force, he moved back to Long Island where he met and married his loving wife, Virginia, on June 5, 1965. He spent his professional career in the aviation industry, most notably with Aerospace Avionics of Bohemia.

Dennis was incredibly passionate about the volunteer fire service, serving in the Holtsville/Farmingville Fire Department and subsequently the Holtsville Fire Department for 57 years, rising through the ranks and serving as Chief of the Department. In addition, Dennis also served his community as fire commissioner for 10 years following his tenure as Chief.

He is survived by his wife Virginia, children, Thomas, Dennis (Marta) and Brian (Christine), sister Carol, nephew Terence and grandchildren Shane, Megan, Alina, Tennyson, Ania, Juliana, Alisa and Angelia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the FASNY Firemen’s Home or to the Guide dog Foundation of Long Island.

Make a donation to The FASNY Firemen’s Home in memory of Dennis T. Kelly https://member.fasny.com/donatefasnyhome.

Make a donation to Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind in memory of Dennis T. Kelly