Billy was born on 7/20/60 in the Bronx to Bill (Willie) and Finola (Finn) Kelly. Billy attended St. Margaret Mary’s & St. Nicholas of Tolentine grammar schools. Graduating Cardinal Hayes High School in 1978.
Attended Belmont Abby and Lehman Colleges. Starting out teaching special ed in the Bronx, retiring June 2022 as Director of special ed for the NYC board of education.
He had treasured memories of the Bronx, Rockaway Beach and Shea Stadium. He will be missed by his brothers, Brian (Chrissy), Paddy (Debbie) & Sean (Kim) and many nieces and nephews and God children.