Mr. Joseph E. Kelly, 77, of Beck Street, Fort Plain, New York died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at St. Mary's Healthcare of Amsterdam, following a long illness.

Born on April 27, 1944 of Menands, NY, he was the son of Gregory J. Kelly and Dorothy Spain. He had been a resident of the Fort Plain area since 2007, previously residing in Stillwater

Joe was a delivery person for Empire Merchants in Coxsackie for over 20 years.

Mr. Kelly served in the US Navy from 1961-1965.

He was of Christian faith.

He was a member of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Squad, and Teamsters Union. He enjoyed painting, camping, art, wood sculpting, and joyriding in his caddy.

Joe was married in heart to Barbara Brennan for 12 years until her death on January 20, 2020. His sisters, Candice Kelly, Barbara Morse; and brother, Gregory Kelly also predeceased him.

Mr. Kelly is survived by his sons, ShawnJoseph Kelly, Channing Kelly, Micklevy Jude Kelly and wife, Jade Monk, Jerico Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Brian Kelly; daughters, Jovy Savanah, Amber Lee Rose; 7 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations in memory of Mr. Joseph E. Kelly to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program-F, 501 St. Jude Place, TN 38105-1905.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.