February 16, 2024
Kelley, Robert
Robert F. Kelley, of Norwood, and formerly of Boston, passed away on February 1, 2024. He was 92 years old. Born In Boston on July 31, 2024, he was the son of the late William and Alma (Deininger) Kelley. Bob enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 20, and served for three years in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Marines in December of 1954 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korea Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. Bob was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis A. (Kelley) Fallon.
A graveside service was held on February 15, 2024 at 10:15 AM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne, with full military honors provided by the USMC.
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Rest in Peace my Friend
Will miss you
Edward Montague Crowley
Reading Ma
I served with Bob Kelley on several hills and outposts during the final several months of the Korean War. No matter how bad the situation, I always felt safe in his shadow. I had been trying to locate his whereabouts since our last conversation and his having to leave his long time bunker. This 0300 message is one of those times. (I feared this news was eminent). He was a great individualist and a credit to the United States Marine Corps. Thankfully, we got together in one place of another over the years. God Bless him. Semper Fi, George R. Broadhead,