WHITEHALL – Richard “Ricky” Kelley, 39, of Whitehall, passed away, unexpectedly, on June 29, 2013.
Born on April 16, 1974, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Howard and Karen (LaCarte) Kelley.
Ricky was a 1993 graduate of Whitehall High School and on February 15, 2010, he married Debra “Debbie” Card.
Ricky worked for Whitehall Plywood and most recently at Champlain Beef, also in Whitehall.
He loved to fish with his children, Trenton and Brennan. His passion was to golf with anyone that would go with him, especially with his dad, wife, sons, Trenton and Brennan and his brothers. Ricky was a huge Jets and Yankee Fan. He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. The center of his life was his family. Ricky loved his wife and his children deeply. He was known as “Uncle Ricky” to many of the children, who loved to be near his fun loving spirit. Ricky was also a wonderful cook. He could make the most delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ricky’s favorite saying was “Later” … never say goodbye because it is forever.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Marvin and Caroline LaCarte.
Survivors include his wife, Debra “Debbie” Kelley of Whitehall; his children, Trenton Card, Anthony Kelley, Matthew Ricketts; his step son, Brennan Card; his parents, Howard and Karen Kelley of Hudson Falls; his grandparents, Clarence and Lois Kelly of Hudson Falls; his brother Jeremy Kelley of Lake Luzerne and Howard Kelley, Jr. of Lake Luzerne; his sister, Angela Kelley of Syracuse; his uncles, Joseph LaCarte, Michael LaCarte and Darrin Kelley; his aunts, Marva Foster, Annette Burns and Kathy Sweet; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Gonna miss ya buddy rest easy there r so many people waiting for u with open arms…you were always there for everyone
i would like to send my heartfelt sympothies to the family of Ricky. May the lord hold each and everyone of you very high as you go through this very terrible time. may the almighty lord hold each and everyone of you in his arms and help you all through this and may he put Ricky in his arms as he makes his last journey home. love to you all Pam Coon
Jeremy and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers through this rough time. Know that he is with Jesus and is at peace. ….love always Kate Henderson
Jeremy and Family,
so sorry for your loss your in our thoughts and prayers. this is going to be a rough time for all of you. even though i don’t know what is like to a brother i know how hard this is for you. Karen i’m so sorry for your loss i also know what it is like to lose a child. my thoughts and prayers are with you threw this difficult time.
with love, heather and chris
Dear Howard,Karen,Angie,JR and Jeremy,no words can replace what you have lost but I hope my prayers and thoughts help..Ricky was so young..it breaks my heart..love to you all..Marva and Ron
to the family ricky Kelly so sorry for your loss.
Karen,Howard,Jr,Jeremy and Angie,
love you guys and Ricky will be missed but will be in good company when he gets to those gates, Im sure there will lots of open arms.
Brother, and Uncle Joe
Karen, Howard, & family we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know he will be greatly missed not only by family but also by his friends.