Brendan William O'Kelly, 99 years old, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022 following a rich and full life.  He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on April 12, 1923 to Dorothy and Alban O'Kelly.  He married the love of his life, Helen Cook on May 16, 1953.  They immigrated to the US in 1953, when he began his esteemed career centered on sharing his Irish heritage with all he encountered.  Brendan was the Vice President of Sales for Aer Lingus over twenty years wherein he pioneered the Aer Lingus travel from North America to Ireland.  Following his time at the airline, he then worked as a consultant with Pan Am. The final chapter of his career was working as a travel consultant for Owenoak Castle Tour, planning and coordinating tours all over his homeland of Ireland. Truly, Brendan was the American Dream personified.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Finola Leggett, and grandson Edward O'Kelly.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, his three sons: Nicholas O'Kelly (Cynthia), John O'Kelly, and Ian O'Kelly; grandchildren Julia O'Kelly, Jack O'Kelly, Brendan O'Kelly, and Martha Robinson (Bill); great grandchildren Lucy and Benjamin Robinson.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Brendan knew he was a man deeply devoted to his faith, his family, and his flyfishing. He is dearly missed and will be celebrated by family at a private service.