Charles P. Kelly, veteran, A&P retiree

Charles P. Kelly, 88, of Bridgeville, passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke. He was born in Powellville, Md., Sept. 17, 1935, son of the late Henry Preston and Gladys Ruth (Collins) Kelly.

Charles answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he started his career with A&P grocery store company, where he retired as a dairy manager after 40 dedicated years. Never one to stay idle, Charles remained active working for such companies as Callaway Farnell and Moore Real Estate as a realtor, and Harrington Raceway & Casino.

The town of Bridgeville remained the place he called home in his heart and was devoted to it. He was the oldest living member of Bridgeville Lions Club and was always active in his community. His many hobbies included singing and watching westerns on TV. Spending time with his friends and family was what he cherished above all. Charles was a loving and devoted brother, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed and forever loved by all the lives he touched.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Rosalie Ryan Kelly. He is survived by his sisters, Lois Mitchell of Delmar, Sandra Mucho of Shady Spring, W.Va., and Linda Kelly of Salisbury, Md.; and several nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and -nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Charles’ memory to Bridgeville Lions Club, P.O. Box 414, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Visit Mr. Kelly's Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.