David J. Kelly 1943-2017

Long time advocate for the disabled community in South Lake Tahoe, David Joseph Kelly, passed away in his sleep on January 31, 2017.

Kelly, who was born on February 19, 1943, worked tirelessly for the community and was recognized numerous times for his efforts: He was made an honorary firefighter by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, received the Betty Davis award for his exemplary service to the Community, received the Ellie O'Toole Humanitarian of the Year award, as well as the ABHOW Presidential Citation Award for his facilitation in building Tahoe Senior Plaza, Kelly Ridge and Sky Forest Acres.

David is survived by his wife Coco, his mother Patricia, sisters Patti and her husband Dennis, Debi and her husband Bob, children Patty and her husband Jimmy, Debbie and her husband Myk, Joey and his husband Scott, Jason and his wife Allison, 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his father Lloyd Dunham.

Services will be held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church on Saturday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family can be made to the family's Fundly account to help cover costs of services at: fundly.com/services-for-david-kelly