Keith Joseph Farrelly

Pawtucket Keith Joseph Farrelly, passed away at his residence in Pawtucket. Keith, 43, was the beloved son of his mother Carol (Gaudet) Bramley and stepfather Russell Bramley of Cranston and his father George Farrelly and stepmother Kimberly Ranallo-Farrelly. Keith was the beloved brother of Mark Farrelly of California and his significant other Sally Nguyen. Keith was stepbrother to Jennifer, Douglas and Jessica Bramley and step-uncle to Ashton and Runa. Keith also leaves behind his constant canine companion Echo.Growing up in Glocester, Keith excelled at little league, youth basketball and tennis. He played football at Ponaganset High School and later played varsity tennis at St. Andrew’s School, from which he graduated in 1993. Keith was president of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha at URI and graduated with a double major in business and marketing. Keith also received a certification from the Kennedy School of Business for Crisis Intervention.Keith was avid reader, prolific writer and a well–recognized, professional public relations practitioner. In his time at Advocacy Solutions, he won the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil and Bell Ringer awards as both an individual and as a member of project teams. An advocate for gun control, Keith was published on the Commentary page in the Warwick Beacon following Sandy Hook.A true entrepreneur, Keith was the founder, owner of Victory Marketing Group and also secured a U.S. patent for designing a shirt that allows people with shoulder injuries to dress independently. Keith loved to travel. In childhood, he spent school vacations on Grand Cayman scuba diving and swimming with the stingrays. As an adult, he visited Europe, and the West and East coasts.A sports fan, Keith loved cheering for the Boston Red Sox and Patriots and taking trips to Boston to watch the Celtics.Keith was handsome, intelligent, sensitive, loyal and a fun loving person with an infectious sense of humor. Many nights were spent with his family reminiscing about movies, music, and URI, discussing sports and debating politics. Keith was the BEST and will be missed immensely by family and friends.Messages from family:I will carry your love in my heart forever, Mom.To my son and good buddy, loved coaching you in basketball and baseball “as long as you listened”. I will always miss our political discussions because we always agreed. Love you, Dad.To my big brother, I’ve always looked up to you. Thank you for all the good times, the laughs, and phone calls from afar. You provided me with more support, comfort, and happiness than you’ll ever know. I will miss you tremendously. Love you, Mark.A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held Friday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road (Rt 117) Warwick, with a Celebration Service to be held at 6:30 pm. Relatives, friends and colleagues are invited to attend. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Road, Barrington, RI 02806 or Boxer Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 440, Grafton, MA 01519 in his memory will be appreciated. For on-line condolences, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com