John E. Kelley, Jr.

Naugatuck – Mr. John E. Kelley, Jr., age 83, of Naugatuck passed away peacefully on Saturday February 28, 2026 at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Patricia J. “Patty” (Verceski) Kelley.

Mr. Kelley was born December 8, 1942 in Waterbury son of the late John E. Kelley, Sr. and the late Frances (Frye) Kelley. He retired after working as a Supermarket Meat Cutter at Stop and Shop for 42 years, was an avid auto racing fan and known as an auto racing historian.

In addition to his wife Patty, Mr. Kelley is survived by his daughter: Dianne R. Marquis and her husband Danny of Naugatuck, his son: John Edward Kelley III of Florida, his sister: Yeuvonne Feltman of Tennesee, his brother in law: Stanley “Buzzy” Everett of Oakville, his 5 grandchildren: Danny Marquis, Jr. and his wife Robin of Naugatuck, Renee Uva and her husband Michael of Naugatuck, Stephanie Kelley of Florida, Heather Munroe and her husband John of Florida and John Kelley IV of Florida and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother: Jan Kelley, his sister in law: Ceil Kelley and his sister: Sharon Everett.

Mr. Kelley’s family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown for the compassionate care that they provided.

In honor of Mr. Kelley’s wishes, no formal funeral services will be held.

Community Funeral Home, The Corona Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 72 Waterbury Road in Prospect is honored to be assisting Mr. Kelley’s family.

To place online condolences, please visit www.cfhprospect.com