Brian P. Kelley of Reading passed away on October 9, 2018 after a brief illness. He was 58 years old.

He was the devoted son of Barbara A. (Kelley) Kelley and the late Paul A. Kelley.  He was the brother of Shawn J. Kelley and his wife Myriam of Williamsville, NY, and Timothy J. Kelley and his wife Christine of Reading. Cherished nephew of William J. Kelley, Jr., and his wife Marjorie of Milton and Joan Walsh and her husband Robert of Falmouth, ME.  Loving "Uncle Bri" to Betsy, Mary Kate, T.J., Melissa, Alex, Rob, Allie, Emily and Julia. Brian also leaves family members Bob and Laurie Cavagnaro and Lori and Ken Foley as well as many loving cousins and friends.

Brian grew up in Reading and attended Colby College Class of '82 and Austin Prep School Class of '78.  He was a wonderful son, brother and friend, but his best role was that of uncle. He loved his nieces and nephews and had special relationships with each of them.  He was an integral part of their lives and celebrated their successes.

Brian was full of life and was always fun to be around.  He loved his grandmother, Hellu, and his beloved adopted home of Ireland that he visited as often as he could.   He had a passion for music of many genres.

Brian was a great supporter of Reading Rotary and served as DJ at seventeen annual charity auctions.  He loved Reading and was proud of his family's community involvement. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Reading Rotary Charitable Trust, PO Box 61, Reading, MA 01867, www.readingmarotary.org .

A memorial service will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Saturday, October 13 at 11:00 am. Funeral home visiting hours will be Friday, October 12th from 4:00-8:00p