Obituary: Dr. Edward J. Kelley, 90, Dentist, Former Police Commissioner

Information provided by Magner Funeral Home
Dr. Edward J. Kelley, a lifetime Norwalk resident and dentist, died on Wednesday Oct. 30th. 

He was born on July 12, 1923 to Margaret Millard Kelley and Edward J. Kelley. Ed was a graduate of Norwalk High School (1941), Fordham University, and Columbia Dental School (1947).

Ed was a devout Roman Catholic and was very active throughout his life as a volunteer in many charitable organizations. He was past chairman of the St. Thomas the Apostle Church parish lay committee, vice president of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, and a member of the church choir until the time of his passing. 

In 2012, Ed received the Fr. Rufin Compassionate Care Award from the Diocese of Bridgeport.

Ed practiced dentistry in the Frost Building on West Ave. for 42 years. He contributed time in clinics for twenty years, working in the Public Health Clinic once a month and later spending seven years in the Norwalk Hospital clinic. He has been president of the Norwalk Dental Society, and a delegate to the State Dental Society. He also served 30 years on the State Dental Grievance Committee.

Ed served on the board of directors of the Norwalk Savings Society for many years. He was a former Norwalk police commissioner, past president of the Norwalk Catholic Club, and served as a member of Catholic Charities and the Knights of Columbus.

Ed was predeceased by Margaret G. Kelley, his beloved wife of 54 years, his brother Harry M. Kelley, and his sister Mary Louise Kelley. He is survived by his three children, Margaret M. Kelley of Norwalk, Paula K. Passero (Robert) of New Canaan, and Edward J. Kelley III (Patricia) of Melrose Ma, and his three cherished grandchildren Kelley Kirchner of New Canaan and E.J. & Bridget Kelley of Melrose.

Calling hours are from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. on Friday Nov. 1st at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave. Norwalk. 

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, East Ave. Norwalk at 10:00a.m. on Sat. November 2nd.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ed’s name to St. Thomas the Apostle Church and The St. Vincent DePaul Society (Both located at 203 East Ave, Norwalk CT 06855 or SSTV Capital Improvements C/O Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 West Rocks Rd in Norwalk.

For directions or to leave an online condolence, please go towww.magnerfuneralhome.com.