Michael J. Kelly

Michael J. Kelly passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born July 7, 1967, in Denville, NJ, he was the son of Noreen Imelda Kelly of Rockaway, NJ, and the late Joseph Francis Kelly.

Michael was a 1985 graduate of Morris Knolls High School, New Jersey, and attended Sussex County Community College and Drew University.

He was employed as a security guard at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Hanover, NJ.

Michael served as a Specialist with the United States Army and is a Veteran of Operation Desert Storm.

Michael was an avid collector of toys from his childhood era. He enjoyed gaming, music, was a cinephile and history buff, and also loved hockey.

Surviving is his wife, the former Susan Tarantino Rouse, with whom he was married 31 years; son, Brandon Kelly; and daughter, Alaina Kelly both at home; Sister, Eileen Frank and her husband, Chris of Exton, PA; his cat, Katherine; and dog, Chance Chompers Kelly.

Funeral services followed by Military Honors will be held Saturday at 3:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Family and friends may call Saturday afternoon from 1:00pm until the time of services.