Elizabeth P. (Betty) Kilkelly, 90, died peacefully on January 17. She was the cherished wife for 65 years of the late Francis J. (Frank) Kilkelly Jr. Betty was the loving mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Susan Kilkelly, Bernard and Maureen Kilkelly, Francis Xavier and Annie Kilkelly, and Eileen and Chris Westfahl. She was the adored Nana of Peter (Jessica), Meg, Bernadette, Justine (Drew), Brian (Molly), Caroline (Luke), William (Julia), Bridget, Abigail, Josh (Erinn), Kevin (Chelsea), Richard and Steven (Trish). She was the proud great-grandmother of Xavier, August, Henry, Wilhelmina, Eleanor, Scott, Oliver and Lucy. Betty was also the beloved aunt of many nephews and nieces, including several godchildren. She valued her family above all else and will be greatly missed by all.
Betty was the daughter of the late Lizzie (Bruen) and Michael McHugh, and was born and grew up in the Bronx along with summers at Rockaway Beach. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Manhattan and Katherine Gibbs School. After marrying in 1958, Betty and Frank moved to Flushing in 1961 and Betty was active in many roles at St. Kevin’s Church and St. Kevin’s School, including in the Rosary Society where she had many close friends. Betty worked for 22 years as a legal secretary and claims administrator for Local 875 Teamsters Health & Welfare Fund in Elmhurst before retiring in 1998.
The family of Elizabeth P. Kilkelly will be receiving visitors on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing NY 11358. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:45am at St. Kevin RC Church, 25-21 194th Street, Flushing NY 11358. Internment to follow at Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery, 172-00 Booth Memorial Avenue, Flushing NY 11365.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or a charity of your choice.
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