Brendan K. Kelly passed away in Chicago Illinois at Northwest Community Hospital on December 7, 2011 after suffering a stroke. Brendan was 55 years old at the time of his passing.

Brendan is survived by his son, Sean Brendan Kelly, his daughter Toni Marie Kelly, his parents Thomas and Kathleen Hoey and his brothers Tom and Robert Hoey. Brendan was extremely proud of his son and daughter focusing on their education. Sean and Toni could always count on their father to help with homework, support and encourage them academically. Sean and Toni’s “honor roll” history attest to his support. Brendan was very proud of his son Sean who is currently attending the University of Nevada Reno and his daughter Toni whom is a Juneau Douglas high school student.