Vincent E. Kelly, Sr. departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 89.
He was born on the island of St. Kitts but resided in Estate Diamond Ruby, St. Croix, for the majority of his life. A protective, devoted family man and friend, Kelly will be dearly missed for his gregarious personality. He was known for his exemplary work in the construction industry, spearheading residential, commercial, and governmental project management.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rubena Kelly and Ethelbert Belle; wife, Estelle E. Gaskin Kelly; son, Terrence Kelly; sisters, Agatha Richardson Kelly and Sylvia Meade Kelly; and brothers, Ivan and Franklin Belle.
He is survived by his children: Janiese Kelly, Yvette Kelly-Aniagolu, Sonia Kelly-Williams, Grace Baptiste, Diana Kelly, Lauren Kelly, and Vincent E. Kelly, Jr.
Son-in-law: Clive E. Williams
Grandchildren: Shaundra Mercado, Elisa Mercado, Ebone’ Carrington-Ward, Norwilton Murray, Jr., Asari Aniagolu, Nkiruka Okeke-Ojiudu, Alexis Milligan-James, Kyan Kelly, Zahrah Williams, Michael Fraser, Jr., Milissa Fraser-Jacobs, Michelle Kelly, and Isaiah Kelly
Great-grandchildren: Elias Bennett, Elise Bennett, Reginald Murray, Jaelle Pope, Jayda Babb, Ikemba Okeke-Ojiudu, Ojemba Okeke-Ojiudu, Kruze James, Jalen Kelly, and Michela Jacobs
Sisters: Ida Kelly and Lilith Barry
Sisters-in-law: Ernestine Gaskin, Percis Gaskin, Carmen Elcock, Alex Patricia Bloyce, Lyantine Belle, and Lenor LaBassiere
Brothers-in-law: Leroy “Sonny” Gaskin, Karl “DJ Karl” Gaskin, Sr., Kendell Gaskin, Calvin Gaskin, Ralph Gaskin, and Juslin Gaskin, Jr.
Nieces: Georgina Elsie Bradshaw, Cynthia Richardson, Angela Agnew, Avril Kelly-Belle, Sandra Boyd, Cheryl Belle, and Sandra Belle-Soto
Nephews: Ernest Richardson, Valentine Kelly, Calvin Belle, Kenneth Belle, Sr., Ray Belle, David Barry, Sr., and Cleo Browne
He is also survived by many cherished family members and friends too numerous to name.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, May 9, 9:30 a.m. at Faith Moravian Church, 302-B Barron Spot, Christiansted, St Croix. Entombment at the Kingshill Cemetery. Flowers/Wreaths: James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 340-718-8663. Memorial colors: Shades of blue.
