<< <i>I'm one of the few who do not know Mike, but may I ask a question. How old are his children, and who is in line to take care of them ? >>
Mike and Michelle have three kids:
Tyla (14) Conner (8) Ryan (7)
They lived a block away from Mike's mother, so it is most likely they are with her right now.
Mark Hooks and I will be calling Mike's mother tonight to reach out to her and see how all of Mike's CU friends can help. The kids are going to need enormous emotional support and counseling for an extended period.
Once we have made contact I will let our community know how Mike's family wishes to proceed.
I met Mike here and He was very welcoming to me when I came over from the coin side of collecting on these boards. I first met Mike when I started on some of the early BBCE group rips. He was very helpful and I was in awe of just how much work went into organizing it. I sent him a PM thanking him, as he was so nice to me as I signed up late to this 1 particular rip that had some 1980 Topps because I had to work, he deleted his name and entered mine, just so I could buy something. When he did that I made it a point to get to know this Fella.
When I found out that "70toppsfanatic" and Mike were going to have a booth at the Chicago National a few years ago, I made it a point to search out his table and shake his hand and say Thank you in person, and I'm sooo glad I did now that this tragic day has come. I remember that I bout a couple of 1980 Topps wax from a dealer around the corner and wanted to rip them at their booth, so they made a nice little area for me to rip. It was a fantastic time, even when I pulled an o/c Henderson R/C. Certainly a good time that I will now cherish as wonderful memories.
May You rest in Peace Mike Kelley...You will be missed every day.
<< <i>When I found out that "70toppsfanatic" and Mike were going to have a booth at the Chicago National a few years ago, I made it a point to search out his table and shake his hand and say Thank you in person, and I'm sooo glad I did now that this tragic day has come. I remember that I bout a couple of 1980 Topps wax from a dealer around the corner and wanted to rip them at their booth, so they made a nice little area for me to rip. It was a fantastic time, even when I pulled an o/c Henderson R/C. Certainly a good time that I will now cherish as wonderful memories. >>
Well, I stand corrected. I was just sent a PM, and just realized this wasn't Mike I was speaking with in Chicago.
LONDONDERRY - Michael "Mike" David Kelley, 37, of Londonderry, passed away on Sunday, Sept.7, 2014. Mike was born in Waltham, Mass. on June 27, 1977, and grew up in Maynard, Mass. and Londonderry before moving to Summerville, S.C. in 2005. He worked in the insurance industry for many years and was the Executive Vice President and Managing Partner of Cornerstone Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. in Summerville, S.C. Mike was an avid golfer and sports fan, and liked to work out at the gym. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending quality time with his family. When his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, he worked from home to be at her side and raised thousands of dollars for the local organization. Mike and his children moved to Londonderry in 2012.Mike was the loving father of Tyla (14), Connor (8), and Ryhan (7). He is survived by his mother, Nancy Phillips-Shamberger and her husband Jim Shamberger of New Hampshire; his father, David Kelley and his wife Donna Ricci of Maine; his brother Sean Kelley of New Hampshire; his grandmother Johanna DeVlieg of New Hampshire; and his grandfather Lonnie Phillips of Florida; and aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Michelle (Lavigne) Kelley on Oct. 24, 2011.
Damnit this sucks. I read along with the health struggles with his wife and it brought me to tears even though I never met the man or really even interacted with him much.
For those of you who never read (or wanted to re-read) the SMR article about 'what these boards meant to Mike Kelley', click on link (also, I believe you could put in ANY phantom email to access an online version of the magazine. Page 23.
<< <i>For those of you who never read (or wanted to re-read) the SMR article about 'what these boards meant to Mike Kelley', click on link (also, I believe you could put in ANY phantom email to access an online version of the magazine. Page 23.
My prayers to Mike's children. I might Mike a few times and he was very generous. I remember seeing him give a homeless person $20 at 2012 National in Baltimore.
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<< <i>I'm one of the few who do not know Mike, but may I ask a question. How old are his children, and who is in line to take care of them ? >>
Mike and Michelle have three kids:
Tyla (14)
Conner (8)
Ryan (7)
They lived a block away from Mike's mother, so it is most likely they are with her right now.
Mark Hooks and I will be calling Mike's mother tonight to reach out to her and see how all of
Mike's CU friends can help. The kids are going to need enormous emotional support and counseling
for an extended period.
Once we have made contact I will let our community know how Mike's family wishes to proceed.
Dave
I met Mike here and He was very welcoming to me when I came over from the coin side of collecting on these boards. I first met Mike when I started on some of the early BBCE group rips. He was very helpful and I was in awe of just how much work went into organizing it. I sent him a PM thanking him, as he was so nice to me as I signed up late to this 1 particular rip that had some 1980 Topps because I had to work, he deleted his name and entered mine, just so I could buy something. When he did that I made it a point to get to know this Fella.
When I found out that "70toppsfanatic" and Mike were going to have a booth at the Chicago National a few years ago, I made it a point to search out his table and shake his hand and say Thank you in person, and I'm sooo glad I did now that this tragic day has come. I remember that I bout a couple of 1980 Topps wax from a dealer around the corner and wanted to rip them at their booth, so they made a nice little area for me to rip. It was a fantastic time, even when I pulled an o/c Henderson R/C. Certainly a good time that I will now cherish as wonderful memories.
May You rest in Peace Mike Kelley...You will be missed every day.
Your friend always,
Paul.
Later, Paul.
<< <i>When I found out that "70toppsfanatic" and Mike were going to have a booth at the Chicago National a few years ago, I made it a point to search out his table and shake his hand and say Thank you in person, and I'm sooo glad I did now that this tragic day has come. I remember that I bout a couple of 1980 Topps wax from a dealer around the corner and wanted to rip them at their booth, so they made a nice little area for me to rip. It was a fantastic time, even when I pulled an o/c Henderson R/C. Certainly a good time that I will now cherish as wonderful memories. >>
Well, I stand corrected. I was just sent a PM, and just realized this wasn't Mike I was speaking with in Chicago.
Apologies to Matt and to Mike.
Later, Paul.
You were not wrong. It was Chicago at the Sun Times show in November, 2012 (not National in 2013) and it remains a fond memory
for me too!
Dave
Dave
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/unionleader/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Kelley&pid=172435412
LONDONDERRY - Michael "Mike" David Kelley, 37, of Londonderry, passed away on Sunday, Sept.7, 2014. Mike was born in Waltham, Mass. on June 27, 1977, and grew up in Maynard, Mass. and Londonderry before moving to Summerville, S.C. in 2005. He worked in the insurance industry for many years and was the Executive Vice President and Managing Partner of Cornerstone Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. in Summerville, S.C. Mike was an avid golfer and sports fan, and liked to work out at the gym. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending quality time with his family. When his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, he worked from home to be at her side and raised thousands of dollars for the local organization. Mike and his children moved to Londonderry in 2012.Mike was the loving father of Tyla (14), Connor (8), and Ryhan (7). He is survived by his mother, Nancy Phillips-Shamberger and her husband Jim Shamberger of New Hampshire; his father, David Kelley and his wife Donna Ricci of Maine; his brother Sean Kelley of New Hampshire; his grandmother Johanna DeVlieg of New Hampshire; and his grandfather Lonnie Phillips of Florida; and aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Michelle (Lavigne) Kelley on Oct. 24, 2011.
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SERVICES: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online at http://www.youcaring.com/other/friends-helping-friends/231410 or sent to the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), 369 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 with checks made payable to: Kelley Children Benevolent Fund.A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Orchard Christian Fellowship, 136 Pillsbury Road, Londonderry followed by refreshments in the church hall. Peabody Funeral Home of Londonderry is handling the arrangements. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/unionleader/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Kelley&pid=172435412#sthash.kQsIzyWs.dpuf
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I read along with the health struggles with his wife and it brought me to tears even though I never met the man or really even interacted with him much.
Prayers to his children
RIP
Digital Publication of SMR/Mike Kelley article
<< <i>For those of you who never read (or wanted to re-read) the SMR article about 'what these boards meant to Mike Kelley', click on link (also, I believe you could put in ANY phantom email to access an online version of the magazine. Page 23.
Digital Publication of SMR/Mike Kelley article >>
Thanks, I had never read it (and a phantom email address worked fine).
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
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<< <i>Just now finding out about this. So very sad. He was so young. How did it happen? >>
Scroll up about 6-7 posts to see his obit.