It’s a horrible loss for his wife and children, who deserved decades more time with him. It’s also a huge loss for Somerville.
Ken played a key role in the revitalization of Union Square. As a mayor you can make all the grandiose plans you want, but someone still has to put their money and sweat equity on the line to make it happen.
Ken believed in Somerville’s promise back before it was cool to believe in Somerville.
What Ken Kelly did for Somerville is indispensable. We would not be the city we are today without him.
Business Entrepreneur Ken Kelly
KELLY, Kenneth K. Of Winchester, formerly of Ireland December 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Kim (Roop) Kelly. Loving son of Thomas and Catherine (Kearney) Kelly of Ireland. Devoted father of Michael and Samantha Kelly. Son-in-law of William and Karen Roop of Concord. Dear brother of Niall Kelly of Bermuda and Alan Kelly of Medford. Uncle of Fiona, Aidan, and Scarlett. Brother-in-law of Matthew Roop of Maine. Also survived by many loving friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kenneth’s memory to the Respond Inc, 66-70 Union Sq. Somerville, MA 02143 http://www.respondinc.org.
Kenneth was a Business Entrepreneur, Board of Director and member of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce, Union Sq Business Group Chairperson, Owner of the Vital Site Services, Inc, Independent and Brass Union, Union Sq., Foundry and Saloon, Davis Sq., and River Bar, Assembly Row. Recipient of John W. Fitzgerald Lifetime Achievement Award