Alfred Francis Kelly III
Alfred Francis Kelly III, age 37, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest on December 31, 2024. He was born on May 26, 1987 in Washington D.C. to Margaret Parlatore Kelly and Alfred Francis Kelly Jr. On June 29, 2024, he married his best friend and soulmate, Alison Wagner Kelly.
Al attended the Mother and Child Center, Saints John and Paul, Iona Prep and Boston College where he graduated in 2009.
After graduating from Boston College, Al worked at JP Morgan Chase, Pepsi and for the last 6 years, the Archdiocese of New York where he was a Special Assistant to Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan and then an Associate Director of Risk and Insurance.
Al was a special person who made fast and deep connections with people. He was very well read and had endless curiosity and interest in a broad range of topics from history to politics to sports. He was a real conversationalist and was more than happy to debate on many issues. He loved Alison, who was the center of his life, and he was very close to his family who adored him.
Al was the oldest of five children and his younger siblings include: Kaitlin Kelly Mara (Sean), Margaret (Maggie) Kelly Cifarelli (Jerry), Jack Kelly and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kelly. He was also a very proud and active uncle to Shaila Kimberly Wagner, Cooper Kelly Cifarelli, Delaney Ann Mara, Jerome Thomas (Tommy) Cifarelli and Logan Seamus Wagner.
The wake for Al will be held on Sunday, January 5th from 4pm to 8pm and Monday, January 6th from 4pm to 8pm at the Church of the Resurrection at 910 Boston Post Road in Rye, New York. The funeral mass will be at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 7th at the Church of the Resurrection.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a contribution to the Alfred Francis Kelly III ’05 Memorial Scholarship Fund at Iona Preparatory School (Attention: Mark Hogan, Chief Advancement Officer; 255 Wilmot Road New Rochelle, New York 10804)
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Erin Reed & James Costello says
January 2, 2025 at 3:02 pmAl, Peggy, and to all of your family, Elvis and I are so terribly sorry for your sudden and tragic loss. You are such a wonderful family and to have to go through this is heartbreaking. I am honored to have met him and really enjoyed getting to know him, if just for a few brief moments during trips. Elvis and I send our deepest sympathies and our hearts are with you.
Romina Seltzer says
January 6, 2025 at 4:47 pmDear Al, Peggy and Alison,
I cannot imagine the depth of your pain – this is an unthinkable loss. My heart goes out to you and your families, you are in my thoughts. Sending you strength and love.
Myles and Kim Gillespie says
January 2, 2025 at 3:12 pmPlease know that the entire Kelly family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathleen Costello says
January 2, 2025 at 5:34 pmDear Al and Peggy: I just received the heartbreaking news of Al’s sudden passing through a friend in NYC. Please know that my heart is with you both, Alison, his brothers and sisters, as well as other members of your family. With love and affection.
Mrs.Annmarie Servedio says
January 3, 2025 at 12:32 amMr.and Mrs. Kelly and family, i’m so sorry to have heard the terriable news . Alfred was such a nice boy. My prayers are with all of you. And that God gets you through this terriable time.
Lynne Wallace says
January 3, 2025 at 8:34 pmThis news is so heartbreaking. We will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers.
Lynne & Andrew Wallace
Nancy Dempsey says
January 2, 2025 at 6:37 pmDear Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. The Sts. John and Paul School has fond memories of all of your children and the kindness you extended to the school. Your entire family will be in my prayers. May your faith, family and friends give you strength in the days ahead.
Gary and Sharon Riggi says
January 3, 2025 at 4:54 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. Know that are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Patrick and Donna Will family says
January 2, 2025 at 8:37 pmDear Peggy and Al,
It is with great sadness that we gather a few thoughts around this tragic, incomprehensible loss of Alfred III. He will be missed beyond measure.
As Alison’s devoted family of Aunt, Uncle and cousins, our hearts go out to the entire Kelly family.
We saw firsthand how close , loving and welcoming a family you are.
Their wedding was the most beautiful expression of pure love and future happiness for Alison and Al.
We are truly heartbroken, and committed to reminding Alison how important she is to us and we are always here for her.
It is our honor to make a contribution to the AFK III Memorial Fund.
God Bless
Mary Cecilia and Jim Kelly says
January 2, 2025 at 10:09 pmPeggy and Al, we are heartbroken for you!
You, Al, Alison and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Patrick & Molly Mooney says
January 2, 2025 at 10:39 pmTo Alison and the rest the Kelly Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our most heart felt condolences and prayers for Al’s spirit and your family’s strength.
Norma Arnold says
January 3, 2025 at 8:34 amDear Al and Peggy, I was so sorry to receive the news of your son Al’s sudden passing. You and your whole family are in my prayers at this sad time. May your memories and your faith give you strength.
Joe DeMasi says
January 3, 2025 at 8:58 amRest in peace pal. Classmate of mine back in Iona prep. Good guy who was always smiling and kind!
My condolences to the family 🙁
Marybeth and Tom King says
January 5, 2025 at 10:06 amPeggy and Al , I just heard at mass today of Al’s passing. Tom and I are heartbroken for you both and your entire family for this tremendous loss. Please know you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers . Sending you both so much love.
Mary Tuohy says
January 3, 2025 at 10:18 amI am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. I will miss his cheery greeting on the 19th floor of 1011.
God rest his soul.
Natasha Brooksher (Gardner) says
January 3, 2025 at 10:50 amDear Peggy, Al and family, I’m so sorry hear the news of your son Al’s passing. He was always a pleasure to be around and we all enjoyed trips with him. I wish I knew what else to say but I’m at a loss of words. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. I’m always here for you guys.
Elena Romero says
January 3, 2025 at 11:14 amDear Al and Peggy
I am so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. I pray for God to bless you and your family with faith and strength. May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.
Warren Rosenberg says
January 3, 2025 at 11:15 amI’m so sorry to learn of your loss, Al. Please know that you, Peggy and the entire family are in my and my family’s thoughts at this time.
Cathy Kinney says
January 3, 2025 at 11:21 amChris and I send our deepest sympathies to the entire Kelly family over this terrible loss. We will be praying for the family
Cathy Kinney says
January 3, 2025 at 11:21 amChris and I send our deepest sympathies to the entire Kelly family over this terrible loss. We will be praying for the family
Santo Briganti says
January 3, 2025 at 12:09 pmDear Peggy and Al,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. I pray for God to bless you and your family with faith and strength. May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.
Charlie Schoenherr says
January 3, 2025 at 2:28 pmAl and Peggy, we are heartbroken over your loss. Please know that you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy. Peace and love. Charlie and Ro
Carol Collias (Piper Sandler) says
January 3, 2025 at 2:55 pmAlison, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. May God Keep and Bless You.
Suzan and Kham Kereere says
January 3, 2025 at 6:46 pmDear Al and Peggy, Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Kelly family at this most difficult of times. May you find comfort and strength in the love support from all of us,
Kevin Crookston says
January 3, 2025 at 8:12 pmAl I am so sorry to hear of your loss I pray for you and your family
Marcy Strauss says
January 4, 2025 at 12:51 amDear Kelly and Wagner families, my heart aches for all of you. May Al’s memory be a blessing to all. You are in my prayers at this incredibly difficult moment.
Alice Milligan says
January 4, 2025 at 9:16 amAl & Peggy, Our heartfelt condolences are with you and your family at this time. So sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Alice & David Milligan
Stan and Margie Smith says
January 4, 2025 at 10:10 amAl and Peggy and family
Just heard about Alfred. Margie and I will grief with you in this tragic loss of yours. We are so sorry and will pray for you during the memorial service🙏. Hope the rest of the family is well.
Stan and Margie Smith
Robin Korn says
January 4, 2025 at 11:05 amDear Al, Peggy and the Kelly family, We are so sorry to hear of Al’s sudden passing. We are sending you our heartfelt condolences. May love rest gently in your broken hearts.
Robin Korn and Eric Andersen
Teresa Skroly says
January 4, 2025 at 1:32 pmDear Kelly Family,
I wanted to let you know how deeply saddened I was to hear about the sudden passing of your son. I know how difficult it is to find solace when you suffer such a great loss, but I hope you find comfort in the embrace of your family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. I pray that time eases your pain, and the wonderful memories you have of your son continue to give you strength.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you during this difficult time.
My deepest Sympathy and Love,
Teresa Skroly
(Former American Express Chief of Staff to Tom Schick)
Meg Fogelsong Roberts says
January 4, 2025 at 2:52 pmDear Al, Peggy and Kelly family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your dear Al. May God’s presence bring comfort and peace as you walk through this heartbreaking loss. Please know we are standing with you in prayer and extend our deepest condolences to you all. With much love, Meg Fogelsong Roberts and family
Antony Cahill says
January 4, 2025 at 4:17 pmDear Al, Peggy and the Kelly Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of your unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Antony and Anna Cahill
Stephen Reitano and May Fan says
January 4, 2025 at 10:21 pmDear Al and Peggy ,
We are so heartbroken hearing the news of Al,s passing.Words cannot describe the feeling this devastating loss brings.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family..May he rest in peace.
Nancy & Jim Landy says
January 4, 2025 at 10:52 pmDear Al & Peggy and the entire Kelly Family:
Words are not enough to console you at this time of extreme grief at the sudden passing of Al.
He was such a wonderful and talented young man and his passing is a loss to all.
May the good Lord bless him and all of you.
Veronica Fernandez says
January 5, 2025 at 11:09 amDear Al: We were deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of your son. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts go out to you, Peggy, Alison and your family. While no words can ease your pain, we hope that you can derive strength from your faith, and the love and support of your family and friends. With deepest sympathy, Veronica Fernandez and Christopher Granger
Kevin & Geraldine Treacy says
January 5, 2025 at 12:38 pmBorn to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day, gone one night
Like a sunset, dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon.
Salvador Pérez Galindo says
January 5, 2025 at 1:42 pmDear Al and family, please receive my sincere condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace and I wish you and your family strength.
Jean Staudt says
January 5, 2025 at 3:52 pmAl, Peggy, Alison, and family,
Tom and I send our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jean and Tom Staudt
Stephanie Palacios says
January 5, 2025 at 4:11 pmDear Al, Peggy, Alison, and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of your beloved eldest son and husband. My family and I are holding you in our hearts, and please accept our heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.
May you find comfort and strength in the love and support of your family, friends and community of faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Stephanie and Jesse Palacios and famly
Maribel Diz says
January 5, 2025 at 8:22 pmDear Al and Peggy,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved son. Words cannot fully express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, and my heart aches for you.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Alison, and your family during this incredibly difficult time. I hope you find solace in the cherished memories you shared and the love that will forever remain in your hearts.
Maribel
Andrew Westergren says
January 6, 2025 at 2:22 amDear Al and Peggy,
I cannot imagine the depth of your sadness and feel for you and your family. I hope you take some comfort in knowing that you both nurtured a close family that was beautiful in its fullness and will come lovingly closer in this time of loss and sadness.
– Andrew
Rajiv Garodia says
January 6, 2025 at 5:53 amDear Al and Kelly Family.
Such heartbreaking news and deeply saddening. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time.
Rajiv
John, Loren, Tim & Avery McCarthy says
January 6, 2025 at 10:11 amKeeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.🙏
Molly Padgett says
January 6, 2025 at 10:17 amDear Al, Peggy and family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult and heartbreaking time.
Molly and Jacques
Andy Gerlt says
January 6, 2025 at 11:19 amAl,
I am so sad to have heard the news and for your loss. Sending you, Peggy, and your entire family condolences and strength.
Andy
Doretta Rinaldi & Family says
January 6, 2025 at 12:46 pmDear Al, Peggy and the Kelly Family,
Never easy to lose a beloved family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bask you in his light and love. Hold tight to your faith and family.
Tom Flood says
January 6, 2025 at 2:33 pmDear Al,
Our heartfelt sympathy for you and your extended family. The passing of a child is so difficult to accept. Our faith enables us to stay strong and be present for those needing our support during this most challenging time. While our faith is being tested, your continuous belief in the Lord will enable your enduring and accepting as you deal with the loss of Al. Our prayers are with you and your very close family.
Anne Winter says
January 6, 2025 at 2:43 pmDear Mr. and Mrs. Kelly,
I remember Alfred, with great fondness, as being a very special first grader who loved playing “Jesus” in our Holy Week skit. After the “Last Supper” feast, Alfred told me “Jesus is stuffed” !!!! He was truly one in a million and brought sunshine and joy into the classroom every day!
May he rest in the arms of Jesus now and may you all find comfort and peace in the memories that remain.
Michael Bellantoni says
January 6, 2025 at 2:50 pmDear Peggy, Al, Alison and Family,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Al.
May warm memories, deep faith, and immense love guide
you and strengthen you in the weeks and months ahead.
Mike
Romina Seltzer says
January 6, 2025 at 4:48 pmDear Al, Peggy and Alison,
I cannot imagine the depth of your pain – this is an unthinkable loss. My heart goes out to you and your families, you are in my thoughts. Sending you strength and love.
Francisco Valdivia says
January 6, 2025 at 5:19 pmDear Al,
My prayers are with you and your family. May your faith and the love of those around you bring you strength and peace.
Francisco
Rob Leighton says
January 6, 2025 at 5:21 pmAlison, Al, Peggy and Family,
Sending you all the love and goodness as you go through the unimaginable loss of Al. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
With strength and love,
Rob Leighton and Family
Jorge Lemus says
January 6, 2025 at 5:32 pmDear Al and the Kelly Family,
May God concede you the strength and peace knowing that his soul rest in eternal peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nuno Lopes Alves says
January 6, 2025 at 6:45 pmDear Al, Peggy, Alison and the whole Kelly family, I am deeply sorry about your loss and want to give you all my love and prayers. May the Lord comfort you and may Al rest in His loving care.
Laura and Jim Erlick says
January 6, 2025 at 11:19 pmDear Al, Peggy and the Kelly Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your beloved son rest in peace and may your faith, family and friends give you strength.
David Capezza says
January 7, 2025 at 3:11 amDear Alison, Al and Peggy – I am truly sorry to hear about the family’s loss. My sincere condolences to you and the family during this very difficult time.
Joanna Wagner says
January 7, 2025 at 11:51 amAlison and the Kelly Family-
William, I and the kids are so sorry for your immense loss. I was able to stream the service from home in CA just now; so many beautiful words and memories were shared. May those continue to lift you up in the most difficult of times. I’m so glad that I got to spend some time with Al and feel privileged to have been a part of your beautiful wedding day and festivites, Alison. You clearly shared such a special bond. My heart pours out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your entire family. May Al rest in sweet peace. You have all of our love in the days ahead.
Joe & Patty Coughlin says
January 7, 2025 at 3:42 pmDear Al, Peggy, Alison and Kelly family, please know that you and Al are in our prayers. We, like you all, live with the faith that we will all be reunited one day and hopefully that belief provides some level of comfort in the days to come. “There is no death, the stars go down, to rise upon some fairer shore, and bright in Heaven’s jewelled crown, they shine forever more”…” God Bless Al and the Kelly family
Linda Russo says
January 8, 2025 at 8:50 amDear Al, Peggy, and Kelly family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son Al. We were able to stream the service, our hearts were warmed by all the beautiful words and memories that were shared about Al. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your beautiful family today and always.
Linda & Vincent Russo & Family
Juliette Metzger says
January 8, 2025 at 11:20 amDear Al, Peggy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences are with you and your family.
Angelica Beard says
January 8, 2025 at 4:12 pmDear Al and Family – I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My deepest condolences to you. Wishing you and your family the peace that passes all understanding. May you be surrounded with the arms of God’s strength, comfort and support. You will be in my prayers.
Kathryn Staudt says
January 8, 2025 at 5:33 pmKelly family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Leslie Schaye friend of your sister says
January 10, 2025 at 3:13 pmPeggy,
Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to you, Al and your family.
Rich Hofbauer says
January 11, 2025 at 11:32 amDear Kelly Family, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences to you all.
Jennifer Healy says
January 11, 2025 at 5:17 pmPeggy, Al and the Kelly Family,
I am deeply sorry about the loss of your son, and brother, Alfred. He is well loved, and important to so many people. We deeply feel the loss along with your family, and his many friends. The world has lost a very special person and I wanted to express my deepest sadness to you. Sincerely, Jennifer Healy
Moira A Kelly says
January 15, 2025 at 4:05 pmDear Al and Peggy,
We are so sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of meeting you and being present for that magnificent union between your son and Allison, my thoughts are with you both and your family during this time of grief.
Javier Vazquez says
January 16, 2025 at 9:12 amWe are profoundly saddened to learn about your beloved Al. May God’s presence provide you with comfort and peace during this sorrowful time. Please know that we are holding you in our prayers and extend our heartfelt condolences to you.
Peggy Maher Doherty says
January 16, 2025 at 12:57 pmDear Al, Peggy, and your beautiful family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. That he was taken so suddenly and at such an early stage in his life is simply heartbreaking. May the special memories of Al be treasured always. Praying for you and your family to find peace.
Tony Jefferson says
January 22, 2025 at 11:23 pmAlfred was great man very smart and bright he would always mention sports or listen to his sports podcast i remember watching a video of the American revolution and he asked me are you planning a revolution funny young man who definitely loved his history he passed away to soon and my condolences goes out to his whole family
M. Tad and Migbar Tilahun says
January 17, 2025 at 10:35 pmDear Al and family
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
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