Robert Carter Kelley

ROBERT CARTER KELLEY

ALFRED-Robert Carter Kelley, 83, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, July 24 at his home in Alfred.
Born in Lewistown, Pa. on Oct. 2, 1928, he was the son of the late James Arthur and Mary Bair Kelley. On March 27, 1970, he was married in Richmond, Va. to the former Dolores Catherine Congelli, who survives.
A graduate of Reedsville Pa. High School in 1946, Bob also graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1947 and Pennsylvania State University in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.
He has resided in Alfred for most of his life and began his employment with Alfred University in 1951 as manager of Dormitories and Dining Halls; he retired as Business Manager at Alfred University on Dec. 31, 1985.
After retirement his avocation became his vocation as a full time antiques dealer. He loved to research, buy and sell antiques especially pre-1940s German and American tin toys and holiday items.
Bob was an avid Penn State football fan and a loyal member of the Nittany Lion Club of Penn State University and a sustaining member of the Alumni Association.
His family includes his wife of 42 years, Dolores; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rosemary and D. Thomas McCormick of Hornell; and several nieces and nephews.
To honor his wishes there will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Committal services and interment will follow at Alfred Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Levi Lamb Fund – Athletics Office of University Development, Penn State University, University Park, Pa 16802.