Obituaries

Leo Kelly will always be remembered by us ,and everyone privileged to know him, as that rare and remarkable individual who served his neighborhood and city with amazing dedication and effectiveness in so many ways. He was a true public servant. He literally turned the term “open space” into an action verb. He led the way to “open space” so many threatened, special areas in Ward 1 and throughout the city. Every time we and our family walk around “The Crusher” in Houghs Neck we are so grateful to Leo for preserving this special area. When we swim in and boat on Quincy Bay and enjoy the islands we remember it was Leo who led the Harbor clean up, and helped change Nut Island from a health hazard to a wonderful recreational park. Innumerable folks of all ages benefited from his commitment to healthcare, bringing compassionate comprehensive primary care to Houghs Neck and Germantown via Manet Community Health Center. He was likewise committed to assuring quality housing through his work with the Quincy Housing Authority. His good works have made a lasting improvement in the quality of life all over Quincy. What an amazing legacy of caring and commitment that will endure! Leo, you have our respect and gratitude always. Mike Cotter, Writer of “The Nut Island Blues” 1976 Cyndy Roche-Cotter, First Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Manet Community Health Center ,Houghs Neck 1979- 2008

Posted by Mike and Cyndy Cotter on December 23, 2019

Leo was a dedicated public servant and a true "Necker" -- an honor not afforded to many. He was a good and loyal friend to our family and many others. When my father published his autobiography earlier this year, I enjoyed reading the many stories about him and Leo growing up in Hough's Neck in the 1930s and 1940s -- including one humorous story about how Leo's mother hid my father in her house when the clam warden was chasing him for digging in off-limits areas! Leo represented all that is good and noble about public service; he will be missed. Margaret, please accept the McCauley Family's condolences on your loss.

Posted by Jennifer McCauley Logue on December 20, 2019

Margaret: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers at this time. Leo was always so kind to me, he will surley be missed, Nancy Connolly

Posted by Nancy Connolly on December 18, 2019