Retired Arlington Lieutenant Dan Kelly Dies Of Cancer At Age 58

ARLINGTON, MA — Lieutenant Dan Kelly, a retired member of the Arlington Police Department, died on Tuesday after fighting cancer for several years, said Chief Julie Flaherty.

Kelly, 58, served 32 years as a decorated member of the Arlington Police Department.

“We are all deeply saddened by Lieutenant Kelly’s passing,” Flaherty said in a statement. "He was more than a police officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant; he was a friend to many, a devoted husband and proud father of three.”

“We will miss his positive energy, his witty charm, and his dedication to the town in which he grew up,” she continued.

For details about Kelly’s memorial services, see his obituary.