Sandra B. Kelley

Sandra Brady Kelley "Mickey", 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Born on June 17, 1936, in Troy, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John A. Brady and Marion Hartnett Brady.

Mickey graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1954 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Rose in Nursing in 1958.

Mickey worked at the Veteran's Administration and St. Mary's Hospital and then for the NYS Legislature and the Visiting Nurse Association until her retirement after over 50 years as a nurse.

Mickey's greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed attending Sacred Heart School and growing up surrounded by her siblings, friends and extended family. She married her husband, the late James G. Kelley, on April 28, 1962, and they welcomed their first son, James in 1963. Their sons Brian, Daniel, Kevin and Terrence soon followed.

Mickey and Jim treasured raising their rambunctious sons. When not needing to bring them to the emergency room for stitches, they enjoyed spending time together at Spring Little League, on camping trips or on adventures to Grafton Lakes State Park. After Jim's untimely death in 1978, Mickey devoted every ounce of energy to raising and providing for her sons. She was very fortunate to always have the support of her relatives and friends.

Mickey loved watching her son's and grandchildren's activities and sports and was very proud of all of their accomplishments. Later in life she enjoyed her times going to listen to live Irish music and also cheering on the Mets, Giants and Notre Dame.

Mickey was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Parish, serving in numerous Parish groups and teaching religious education. Her devotion to God played a significant role in everything she did and helped her tackle all of the obstacles that life put before her. Her faith was strengthened upon becoming an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. She served as an Area Coordinator for the Associates and cherished the friendships she made and her time spent supporting this faith community.

Special thanks go to Mickey's son Daniel who cared for her over the past several years so she could remain at home; her close friend Marie Mangione who visited her weekly; and Fr. John Yanas who frequently visited her at home.

Everyone she knew held a very special place in her heart. She loved you and we thank you all!

In addition to her husband and parents, Mickey was predeceased by her son, Kevin Kelley and her siblings and their spouses John (Jean) Brady, Jr., Sheila (John) Fagan, and Jack Hartnett. She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law Patricia (Robert) Carr.

Mickey is survived by her beloved children, James (Kasey) Kelley, Brian (Michelle) Kelley, Daniel Kelley, and Terrence (Kelley) Kelley and beloved grandchildren Ryan Cietek, Seamus (Kathryn) Kelley, Kathryn (Joseph) Casale, James Kelley (Zoe Radz), Erin Kelley, Maggie Kelley and Peadar Kelley. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Michael Kelly (Elaine Archer) and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A mass of Christian will be celebrated for Mickey in Sacred Heart Church 310 Spring Avenue, Troy on Saturday November 14th at 11am Rev. John Yanas presiding. Family and friends are invited and may call in the church from 9-11am prior to the mass. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy on Tuesday November 24th at 10am.