Thinking of you Uncle Joe on this being the day you went to Heaven. You were the best and my favorite Uncle on Dad’s side. I always loved going to your house and once older had great conversations and coffee. Give my love to all our family members in Heaven. Love you Uncle Joe and will forever miss you! ❤️❤️

In memory of your 101st birthday I'm adding the poem you wrote on your first watch during World War II entitled:

The Battle of the Bulge.

Our thoughts are many,
our hopes are too,
As we struggle and toil,
for our country and you.
We hope that someday,
there will be a great rest,
in a land gay and happy,
and by far the best.
We think of you there,
in a land fair and bright,
and we turn once again,
to battle and fight.
And we pray that we will be,
with you once more,
at the end of this bloodshed,
at the end of the war.

Years ago it was written...but its meaning is just as strong now as it was then.
Miss and love Uncle Joe.
Your Nephew,
Donald (as you called me)

Remembering Uncle Joe Kelly on his 97th birthday. Uncle Joe, you are missed and still hard to believe your really gone! Happy Birthday in Heaven. May you and Aunt Anna celebrate with God and all our family members together. I love and miss you! xoxoxoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JOE, KNOW YOUR UP THERE IN HEAVEN WITH ALOT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY AND YOU ALL ARE SO MISSED....

Hard to believe dear, sweet Uncle Joe has been gone 1 year already. His voice and loving nature are missed very much. Uncle Joe you may be gone but are not nor will you be forgotten. I love and miss you very much!

Our dear Uncle Joe he was one of the best men I remember growing up and going up to philly and we all use to sing on front porch while Uncle Joe played the guitar he loved his gardening and always had a smile and hug for ya...my prayers are with everyone of his children love you all very much.....Bette Lou

Uncle Joe was a kind hearted spirit! He loved God, his family and gatherings around the kitchen table. He never turned anyone way. He loved to play his guitar and sing and we, his children, nieces and nephews and grandchildren would sing along with him. His loving wife Ann was his soulmate! He was the father of 5 and grandfather of many! He had many nieces and nephews has well. He had many interests including gardening (delicious tomatoes were my favorite), hunting, fishing and guitar playing. Uncle Joe was my favorite Uncle on my dad's side of the family. He just was the type of person once you met him you had a friend for life. I truly will miss Uncle Joe. Now he is reunited with his wife, brothers, sisters, daughter in law, sister in laws and brother in laws as well has his parents and a wonderfully lady, his mother in law and my grandmother! Uncle Joe this is not goodbye. Rather it is just a step in life we all will take one day! We will see each other again. Until that time, say hello to my family members in God's Kingdom. Uncle Joe you were awesome! Thank you and God Bless You for being in my life! When I reach Heaven's Gates play me a song on your guitar! Will always love you, miss you and smile when I think of you!!!!