Madonna Marie Kelly

Dr. Madonna Marie Kelly passed away on January 31, 2024, in Orlando, FL, at the age of 70. Born on November 1, 1953, in Buffalo, NY, Madonna's life was a testament to her love for her family, a dedication to medicine, and a profound commitment to caring for others.

Madonna is survived by her husband, Dr. Allen D. McCall, and her children: twins Briana and Brandon Stokes, and stepchildren Evan and Morgan McCall. She was a devoted sister to Daniel Kelly and his wife Victoria, and Gregory Kelly and his wife Patricia. She was a cherished aunt to her nephews, Dallas and Daniel Kelly, and nieces, Laura and Allison Kelly. Madonna is preceded in death by her siblings David, Brian, and Nancy, and her parents, Joseph E. Kelly and Carol I. Kelly.

Professionally, Madonna's remarkable journey in the medical field began after graduating Magna Cum Laude from D'Youville College in 1974. After a brief teaching career, Madonna was awarded a scholarship through NYU to attend the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, where she earned her M.D. in 1982. She completed a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY at Buffalo in 1983, followed by an anesthesiology residency from 1983-1985, and a fellowship in pediatric and adult cardiovascular anesthesia at Children's Hospital of Buffalo from 1985-1986.

Dr. Kelly was recruited to Orlando, FL as the Head of Trauma for the Anesthesia Department at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) in 1986. She also served as an ACLS instructor for the American Heart Association of Lakeland County from 1986-1991 and in 1991, initiated the SRNA teaching program with Barry University - Miami.

During her career, she held several key positions, including co-chair of the ORMC Anesthesia Department from 1989-1990, chair of the Anesthesia Department at Arnold Palmer Hospital at ORMC from 1991-1993, head of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia at Arnold Palmer Hospital at ORHS from 1991-2000, chair of the Anesthesia Department at Arnold Palmer Hospital at ORHS from 1999-2003, and chair of Anesthesia Department for Nemours Children's Clinic of Orlando from 1999-2003.

Madonna retired in 2003 and dedicated the remainder of her life to raising her twins Brandon and Briana, and caring for her family and friends. In 2006, she married Allen D. McCall, and embraced his children with open arms, becoming a second mother to them. She enriched everyone’s lives with her hobbies of downhill skiing, playing the piano, and cooking. She was an effortless and gracious host, always opening her home for gatherings with her family and friends; her home was a hub of joy, music, and laughter. She found peace and relaxation from the smell of salt water air, walking along the water in Clearwater Beach.

More recently, Madonna found joy and companionship with the "Barre Babes" at Pure Barre, where she forged new friendships that brought her happiness and a sense of youthfulness.

A celebration of life for Dr. Madonna Marie Kelly will be held from 12:00pm - 4:00pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Please contact Allen McCall for details at 407-690-6174. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Madonna will be remembered for her selflessness, kindness, and the unwavering support she provided to anyone in need. Her legacy of love, dedication, and resilience will forever inspire her family, friends, and those whose lives she touched. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will always be with us.