Jack Kelly

Jack Perez Kelly, age 52, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Louisiana.  Jack fought a courageous battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was born November 6, 1965, in New Orleans, LA.  Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine (Lori) Simon Kelly.  Jack was the proud father of Daniel John DiMarcantonio, Olivia Kathleen DiMarcantonio, Cameron Jack Kelly, Sarah Nicole Kelly and Matthew Joseph Kelly.  Jack was the only brother of Aileen Marie Kelly, the only son of Joyce Henry Kelly and the late Jack Perez Kelly. Jack was a native of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of Tangipahoa Parish for the past 12 years. In 1984, Jack graduated Nunez Community College as an Emergency Medical Technician and served in both St. Bernard and New Orleans. Jack was employed as safety training coordinator and remote site paramedic for Shell Off-shore. He was last employed by Excel Modular Scaffold as a Site Safety Manager in Canton, Ohio. Jack was a supportive family man who took tremendous pride in providing for his family. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures.  He was a die-hard Saints fan and so enjoyed playing outdoor activities with his family. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Christian Life Assembly of God, 2575 Veterans Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403 on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Sandhill Cemetery in Ponchatoula, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate condolences and donations.