Jeffrey B. Kellish, age 67, of Park Ridge, NJ passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Husband of Linda (Mosolino). Father of Chelsea, Kate Peña and husband Ian. Grandfather of Lily Pena. Son of Gwen Kellish.
Jeffrey grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey where he graduated from Teaneck High School. Jeffrey spent his youth with his 5 siblings who he cared for and loved deeply. After graduating, he began a lifelong career in the culinary industry. At the age of 31 he married the love of his life, Linda, on June 22, 1986, at the beautiful home of his brother-in-law Michael and Pam Mosolino, amidst their loving friends and families.
Jeffrey Kellish was a hardworking, distinguished, and famous executive chef who was well known through the culinary industry. From articles written in the New York Times, to the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award, to cooking for the U.S. President Richard Nixon (and other notables), Jeffreys’ fame never obstructed his curiosity as a student of the craft.
Jeffrey worked in some of the finest restaurants in the Northern New Jersey Area, including Valentino’s and The Park Steakhouse where he committed to serving others through his passion for cooking and consulting. From French Cuisine to Caribbean Style, Jeffrey helped to transform and transcend every restaurant kitchen he worked in.
An avid saltwater fly fisherman and flytier, Jeffrey would spend his time prowling the rough waters of the eastern seaboard from Cape Cod to Cape May, alongside his many excursions to the warm temperate waters of the Bahamas with his dear fishing buddies.
Jeffrey was a faithful husband, girl dad, and grandfather, who continually served his family with humility, love, and respect. Jeffrey was there in a moment's notice, in the most important moments of the lives of his loved ones.
Jeffrey resided in Park Ridge and passed away in the comfort of his own home alongside his family and loved ones.
The family of Jeffrey Kellish wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and staff of Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in caring for him during his time of illness. With hearts full of gratitude, we would like to thank all our family and friends who offered support during this time.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family of Jeffrey Kellish would like donations to be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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