Obituary: Charles S. (Steve) Kelly, M.D., 72

Charles S. (Steve) Kelly, M.D., 72, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Providence to the late Charles L. and Nancy E. (Browning) Kelly, he grew up in East Greenwich.

He was a graduate of La Salle Academy (1957), Providence College (1961), and the University of New Jersey School of Medicine (1965). Following graduation from medical school, he served for 10 years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He then practiced at Kent Hospital, retiring in 1990, after which he worked for United Healthcare and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare in an advisory capacity.

He was a member of the Rhode Island Medical Society, a Life Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, he was a former member of the New England Obstetrical Gynecological Society, the American College of Physician Executives, and the Warwick Country Club.

Steve was an avid reader, cook, and cruciverbalist. He is survived by Kathryn, his beloved wife, their three children: Stephanie Kelly (Jon Albano), of Weston, MA; Amy Kelly (Oona Metz), of Newton, MA; Jason Kelly (Nancy Coffman), of Medford, MA, and the lights of his life, grandchildren Olivia, Madeleine and Lucia, as well as a sister, Jane King (George), of Warwick.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 12 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Friday 5 to 8 p.m. in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02904 or the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, R.I. 02907 would be appreciated.

You can see the obituary on the Hill Funeral Home website here.