Stamford Police Association

Officer Kelley was appointed a Supernumerary Stamford Police Officer on December 26, 1923 and he was appointed a regular Stamford Police Officer on January

15, 1931. On July 1, 1937 he became a member of the Motorcycle Motor Patrol Squad.

On Friday, July 8, 1938, at 5:30am, he was on duty riding his motorcycle on Jefferson Street when his bike skidded throwing him against the front bumper of a light delivery truck. He died instantly of multiple injuries.

Officer Kelley celebrated his 39th birthday the night before his death. Officer Kelley served more than 6 years as a regular Stamford Police Officer and more than 13 years including his service as a Supernumerary Police Officer. He was survived by his wife, Katherine Kelley, his son, George Kelley, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelley, three sisters and five brothers.

Proudly serving the citizens of Stamford, Connecticut since October 1941