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Obituary For Cecilia Elizabeth Kelly
Cecilia Kelly, 88, of Brooklyn, New York passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2026 in Bowie, TX.
Cecilia was born August 22, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Alice Roach. She married the love of her life, Terence Joseph Kelly, on September 15, 1956 in New York. Her life was dedicated to her family and hard work.
She worked for many years at The Sacred Heart Church in New York. She was always a woman of great faith.
Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her beloved husband Terence. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Gregory. She is also survived by her daughters Patricia Laquidara and Mary Abela. Cecilia leaves a legacy of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cecilia lived most of her life in New York. She enjoyed the company of her countless friends and family members. She exhibited tremendous strength in leaving her life-long home in New York and moving to Bowie, Texas in early 2020. She enjoyed meeting new people. She loved being in her backyard gardening and observing her much-loved cardinals and other birds.
Though our hearts are deeply saddened by her passing, we are assured of the promises of eternal life. Cecilia cherished her family and touched countless lives.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be buried in the place she called home for her final season of life. Private chapel and graveside services will take place for the immediate family.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for all of the prayers, love and support during this difficult time.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” -Matthew 25:23
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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The Roach, Schneider and Palladino Families. planted 1 trees in memory of Cecilia Elizabeth Kelly . - July 30, 2026
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Rest peacefully ms. Cecilia. You were so Loved - Acts 24:15., John 5:28 & 29.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Celie. Uncle Terry and Aunt Celie were such a handsome, happy, kind couple. They are together again. May she rest in peace.
Aunt Celie may you Rest in Peace, you will be missed. Your laugh, smile & always reminding everyone that you were the baby of the family. I remember when you worked at the Merserole theater, I was 10 or 11 & came with a friend, the movie that was playing was Planet of the Apes ALL OF THEM. After the second movie ended you came to our seats to see if we wanted to stay for the rest of them. We said yes. Well the marathon ended at 9 o'clock. My mother was outside the theater with my Dad, asking who told me I could stay till the end. I said Aunt Celie, she asked if we wanted to stay & we said yes & she said ok. That made my Dad mad, but I didn't get in trouble. Again thank you for that. Mary, Patricia and Kathleen we are so very sorry for your loss, but know she is together again your Dad, Grandma and Grandpa in Heaven. Along with the rest of our Aunts and Uncles that have passed having a grand old time. Love Brian , Kathy, Nicole and Kyle.❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy.
Love, The Palladino Family
God Bless Aunt Cecilia as she reunites with Uncle Terry, Grandma and all her many siblings. I will always remember watching you and Dad at Sunday breakfast laughing about growing up when you never seemed to have enough but now realizing you had everything. You had each other and shared whatever was needed with one another. There were many lessons during those meals and I'll always cherish those times especially when others would also join us. Til we meet again Love Michael, Andrea, Elizabeth, Michael and Andrew Roach.
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