John Kelly
In Memoriam. 1935-2021
John J. Kelly, “Jack”, graduated from the New England Institute in 1960 with a degree in Mortuary Science and immediately went to work with his uncle and brother. At that time, the Kelly family owned three funeral homes in Lee, Lenox, and Pittsfield, and Jack worked for all of them. In 1993, Jack bought the business from his uncle and has owned and run it ever since. He is a member of the Berkshire Hills Council Knights of Columbus, a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a former member of the Tri-Town Rotary, a Corporator at Lee Bank, a member of Greenock Country Club in Lee, and a member of St. Mary’s Church in Lee.
Jack passed away in February of 2021. He will always be remembered in the community.
John Kelly
In Memoriam. 1935-2021
John J. Kelly, “Jack”, graduated from the New England Institute in 1960 with a degree in Mortuary Science and immediately went to work with his uncle and brother. At that time, the Kelly family owned three funeral homes in Lee, Lenox, and Pittsfield, and Jack worked for all of them. In 1993, Jack bought the business from his uncle and has owned and run it ever since. He is a member of the Berkshire Hills Council Knights of Columbus, a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a former member of the Tri-Town Rotary, a Corporator at Lee Bank, a member of Greenock Country Club in Lee, and a member of St. Mary’s Church in Lee.
Jack passed away in February of 2021. He will always be remembered in the community.
Michael Kelly
Funeral Director / Owner
Michael J. Kelly, III, is a 4th generation Funeral Director with the family firm. He graduated from Westfield State College with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice in 1989. He joined his father and uncle in the business in 1990 and went on to earn his Mortuary Science Degree from Hudson Valley Community College, graduating in 1991. Michael currently resides in Lee with his wife and children. Michael gives back to his community by being an active volunteer fireman with the Lee Volunteer Fire Company.
Michael Kelly
Funeral Director / Owner
Michael J. Kelly, III, is a 4th generation Funeral Director with the family firm. He graduated from Westfield State College with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice in 1989. He joined his father and uncle in the business in 1990 and went on to earn his Mortuary Science Degree from Hudson Valley Community College, graduating in 1991. Michael currently resides in Lee with his wife and children. Michael gives back to his community by being an active volunteer fireman with the Lee Volunteer Fire Company.
Richard A. Nicholas, III
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Ricky has been in the business since the age of 17, and he became a member of our staff in April of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He obtained his Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science from North Shore Community College, was inducted into Phi Sigma Eta and Phi Beta Kappa, graduating Cum Laude. He lives in Dalton with his wife, Rebecca, and their dachshunds, Esmerelda (1/30/2019 - 2/6/2026), Phinneaus (12/8/2020 - 3/23/2026), Willoughby, and Shelby.
Richard A. Nicholas, III
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Ricky has been in the business since the age of 17, and he became a member of our staff in April of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He obtained his Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science from North Shore Community College, was inducted into Phi Sigma Eta and Phi Beta Kappa, graduating Cum Laude. He lives in Dalton with his wife, Rebecca, and their dachshunds, Esmerelda (1/30/2019 - 2/6/2026), Phinneaus (12/8/2020 - 3/23/2026), Willoughby, and Shelby.
