I was informed by Ring 8 President, Bob Duffy, that Referee Wayne Kelly died early this morning of a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his loved ones.

Members and friends of Ring 8

On behalf of the board and members I wish to extend our condolences to the family of Wayne Kelly, a member and a personal friend for over 25 years. In his passing I can only remember the many good times I had with Wayne, my wife and daughters also feel the grief that Wayne has left us . There was never a sad day when Wayne was around, he had that Irish gift of always bringing a smile and a good feeling that you were among a good friend. The one great attribute that Wayne showed he lived in a world of no fear, serving a year in Vietnam, boxing Pro for 4 years and working as a referee for over 20 years, always in the spotlight but always in control and you knew that …..I can truthfully say with Pride …I never worried about Wayne in the Ring, in fact, I feel it was where he was most secure …..I truly Love Wayne and I am dearly going to miss not just a wonderful man but a great friend to me, my family and the boxing world.

Bob Duffy, President of Ring 8

Services for Wayne will be at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home located at 506 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park, New York. Viewing is February 3, 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM and February 4, 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM. The service will be February 4 at 8PM At New Hyde Park Funeral Home with interment at Calverton National Cemetery.

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