- Date Of Birth: November 29, 1929
- Date Of Death: December 13, 2022
- State: New Jersey
Dr. Peter C. Kelly, 93, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and five children. Born in Newark, he graduated Seton Hall Preparatory School. He then attended Seton Hall University and was a member of the ROTC Program. He then furthered his education at Temple University where he received his degree in Podiatric Medicine. To honor his ROTC commitment, he was assigned to the Army as a 2nd Lt. in the 82nd Airborne Division where he was a paratrooper.
After his discharge he further pursued his goal of becoming a podiatric surgeon by completing his surgical residency at the Illinois College of Podiatry and Foot Surgery. He opened his first practice in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey in 1961. He was also appointed Chief of the Podiatric Clinic for the City of Newark where he remained for over 40 years. He was on the staff of numerous hospitals including Monmouth Medical Center where he was the first podiatric surgeon. He was a diplomat of the American College of Foot Surgeons and Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery in both New Jersey and Florida.
Dr. Kelly was Chief of the Diabetic Clinic at United Hospitals and initiated and developed the Annual Scientific Seminar for the Continuing Education Program at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, NJ.
After marrying the love of his life, Leah Dondiego, in May 1962 he raised his 5 children in Maplewood, NJ where he lived for over 30 years until he moved to Monmouth Beach/Oceanport. In addition to his numerous accomplishments, his wife and his five children were his world.
