Ms. Dorothy "Dotty" Kelly, 75, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

She is survived by loving sons Glenn Alba of Delray Beach, Florida and Keith Alba of Castle Rock, Colorado, her sister Eileen Paisley of Wayne, New Jersey, her three grandchildren, and her longtime partner Armand Sozio of Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

Dotty spent her formative years primarily in Cresskill, New Jersey, attending Saint Cecilia High School in Englewood.  In the early 1970s, Dotty moved west to Denver, Colorado, where she raised her sons and spent over 30 years enjoying life and lasting friendships in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains.  She enjoyed working after her boys had grown, spending time in real estate and printing businesses as an Executive Assistant.

Dotty moved to Cedar Grove, NJ, in 2007, allowing her to spend time with her cherished grandchildren, enjoy "walking the Boards" at the Jersey Shore and feed the birds in the beautiful nature of Blairstown.  She would often be found hard at work knitting her latest creations, enjoying Mahjong and Bunco Nights, or sitting on the porch reading her books.

She was loved by everyone lucky enough to know her light and love, and she will be missed dearly.

A celebration of life will be planned for a future date.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Cancer Hope Network in her memory Click Here to Donate Online , where Dotty was not only a recipient of peer support but also became a Support Volunteer spreading hope and help to others.