The military decorations of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s late John J. Kelly displayed at a Veteran's Day ceremony honoring Kelly at the Josph E. Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany, New York. Kelly, an Albany native, was a World War II veteran who saw action in North Africa, Sicily and in the invasion of Normandy where he suffered serious injury. Following the war he served for a dozen years as lead counsel for CSEA from the law firm of DeGraff, Foy & Holt-Harris, until his untimely death in 1960 due to complications from his war injuries. The CSEA established a scholarship fund in his memory at the time of his death to provide college tuition help for Kelly's five children. The John J. Kelly Scholarship fund continues to provide assistance to the children of CSEA members who have lost a parent. The military honors include the Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the Conspicuous Service Cross and the Purple Heart.
The children and grandchildren of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s late John J. Kelly along with Albany (New York) Mayor Gerald D. Jennings, far left, United States Congressman Michael R. McNulty, third from left, and Albany County Executive Michael G. Breslin, fourth from left (second row), following a Veterans Day ceremony honoring Kelly at the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany. Kelly, an Albany native, was a decorated World War II veteran who saw action in North Africa, Sicily and in the invasion of Normandy, where he suffered serious injury. Following the war he served for a dozen years as lead counsel for the CSEA from the law firm of DeGraff, Foy & Holt-Harris, until his untimely death in 1960 from complications due to his war injuries. The CSEA established a scholarship fund in his memory at the time of his death to provide college tuition help for Kelly's five children. The John J. Kelly Scholarship Fund continues to provide assistance to the children of CSEA members who have lost a parent.
Four of the five children of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s late John J. Kelly standing in front of a painting of their father following a Veterans Day ceremony honoring him at the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany, New York. From left: Paul Kelly, James Kelly, Maureen Kelly-Mayo and John J. Kelly Jr. Their brother Michael Kelly was unable to attend. John J. Kelly Sr., an Albany native, was a decorated World War II veteran who saw action in North Africa, Sicily and in the invasion of Normandy, where he suffered serious injury. It was during his recovery that he met and married his wife Vicki, who served in the British WAF. Following the war John J. Kelly served for a dozen years as lead counsel for CSEA from the law firm of DeGraff, Foy & Holt-Harris, until his untimely death in 1960 due to complications from his war injuries. His wife passed away a short time later. The CSEA established a scholarship fund in his memory at the time of Mr. Kelly's death to provide college tuition help for the five children. The John J. Kelly Scholarship Fund continues to provide assistance to the children of CSEA members who have lost a parent.
Members of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Capital Region, NY Veterans Committee honoring the memory of the late John J. Kelly along with United States Congressman Michael R. McNulty and Kelly's son, John J. Kelly Jr. following a Veterans Day ceremony honoring Kelly at the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany. From left: Gail Stewart, McNulty, Bob Plunkett, Kelly and Joe McCormick. John J. Kelly Sr., an Albany native, was a decorated World War II veteran who saw action in North Africa, Sicily and in the invasion of Normandy, where he suffered serious injury. Following the war he served for a dozen years as lead counsel for CSEA from the law firm of DeGraff, Foy & Holt-Harris, until his untimely death in 1960 due to complications from his war injuries. The CSEA established a scholarship fund in his memory at the time of his death to provide college tuition help for Kelly's five children. The John J. Kelly Scholarship Fund continues to provide assistance to the children of CSEA members who have lost a parent.
An oil painting of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s late John J. Kelly which was displayed at a Veterans Day ceremony honoring him at the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany, New York. Kelly, an Albany native, was a decorated World War II veteran who saw action in North Africa, Sicily and in the invasion of Normandy, where he suffered serious injury. Following the war he served for a dozen years as lead counsel for the CSEA from the law firm of DeGraff, Foy & Holt-Harris, until his untimely death in 1960 from complications resulting from his war injuries. The CSEA established a scholarship fund in his memory at the time of his death to provide college tuition help for Kelly's five children. The John J. Kelly Scholarship fund continues to provide assistance to the children of CSEA members who have lost a parent.