KELLY - Donald Richard

Air Force Major, RET., passed away on July 24, 2015, at his home in San Antonio, TX. He was born and raised in Lancaster, NY, on July 23, 1933, to the late Richard and Clara Stifter Kelly.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Kelly;

5 daughters:
Deborah Reed and husband Kirk of San Antonio, TX
Barbara Rathbun and husband Steve of Slidell, LA
Nancy Tate and husband Keith of Pleasanton, TX
Joyce Trinidad of San Antonio, TX
Jean Iennaco and husband Chris of Bulverde, TX

One son: Donald Kelly, Jr. and wife Dolores of San Antonio, TX

19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Danielle Trinidad. He attended and played sports at Lancaster High School. Donald was a retired Air Force Major that served during the Vietnam War.He was also a member of the Lackland Rod and Gun Club. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Thursday, July 30, 2015, from 6-8 PM at MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH, 3401 Cherry Ridge. Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 31, 2015, at 8:30 AM at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=donald-richard-kelly&pid=175388578&fhid=8900#sthash.h3L1nxql.dpuf

Published in the Buffalo News on July 29, 2015