"Donna and family, We are so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. Tom talked to Jeff a couple weeks ago and Jeff told us about Kelly's condition. I saw Kelly a few years ago at a swim club officials clinic. We had a really nice talk. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom and Peggy"
In loving memory of
Kelly Nocco
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Kelly J. Nocco, 46, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away May 21, 2008 with his family at his side after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig?s disease (ALS). Kelly lived life to the fullest, and was an inspiration to everyone he would meet.
Kelly was born September 18, 1961 in Naperville, IL. Kelly graduated from Naperville North High School in 1979. He graduated from Florida Southern College in 1983, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Kelly was a sales engineer with Ellsworth Adhesives until 2006. He achieved President?s Club Performer awards from 1997-2003, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award. Kelly was very active in the Carmel Swim Club where he served on the board of directors, and received the Bob Lewis Award for demonstrating the true spirit of volunteerism in 2006. He was involved in the ?Christ Renews His Parish? project at St Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.
Kelly was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Nocco (nee Marshall) of Naperville, IL; as well as his brother Scott Nocco (Karen). He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Donna (nee Ernst) and his three children, Scott Andrew, Sarah Elizabeth, and Katherine Ann. He is also survived by his father, Joseph Nocco of Bradenton, Florida; brother Brian Nocco (Julie) of Bermuda, and sister Jody Reynolds (Max) of St. Louis, MO.
Kelly was a loving and devoted husband, a fantastic dad, a true and faithful friend who lived with great integrity. He indeed drank deeply from the well of life.
A Mass of Celebration for the life of Kelly Nocco will be held at 3:00pm, Tuesday May 27, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel, IN with a light supper immediately following.
You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to leave a personal message, sign the guestbook, or in lieu of flowers, send a memorial contribution to Carmel Swim Club Memorial Scholarship or the ALS Association of Indiana. Arrangements and care entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel.
Tributes
"We are keeping our thoughts and prayers with Donna, Scott, Sarah, and Katie. Kelly will truly be missed. He was so proud of his family. He will be remembered fondly."
"Although I only met Kelly and Donna a few years ago, I know of Kelly's courageous battle with such a debilitating disease. I'd like to extend my sympathies to Donna and the children. Neal"
"Donna and family, I am deeply saddened to hear about Kelly's passing. I first met Kelly in elementary school, and I met Donna at Purdue. You are in our thoughts."
"Donna, Scott, Sarah, and Katie, our daily prayers continue to be offered for all of you as they have been since we first learned of Kelly's illness just a little over a year ago. We feel so blessed to have known Kelly. I really believe he was a saint even here on earth and that he has and will continue to inspire great strength and courage in those who were blessed by knowing him."
"Donna and family....May Kelly rest in peace and may you all find comfort in the memories you have. God Bless!"
"Good friends are very difficult to come by. We were blessed to have Kelly as such a good and caring friend. We are also grateful for the love we've shared with Donna, Scott, Sarah and Katie. Kelly and his family will remain in our prayers."
"I am so sorry for your loss. I still remember talking with you about Kelly when Sara joined my 6th grade class a few years ago. I can't image how tough it has been since then. I want you to know that Scott, Sara, and Katie seemed to always have a smiles on their faces when I would se them at Clay. Katie still wears a smile to this day. This says a lot about you as parents. "
"Dear Sarah and Katie and family,My sincere condolences and warmest thoughts of comfort go out to you and your family. Madame Hyde"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"dear donna, scott, sarah and katy,It is with great mixed emotion that we heard about kelly! we rejoice in his journey on to heaven yet already feel the loss here! I wish we could be there with you - feel our big hugs! dorie, bill, john,peter and david"
"Donna and FamilyAs a hospice volunteer, I was privileged to know Kelly for just the last 3 months. It was difficult for him to type out his thoughts on the computer with his toe, but he remained upbeat and outgoing. Kelly set a good example of how we should act at the end of life--brave and unselfish. My best wishes to you at this difficult time."
"Dear Mrs. Nocco and Family,I was deeply saddened to hear of Kelly's passing and my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I met Kelly during RCIA and thought he was such a wonderful young man. I will truly miss him!! May God be with you and give you strength.Helma Smith"
"Your family is so highly regarded at Clay Middle School. We are sorry for your loss."
"I had the privilege of knowing Kelly through the Carmel Swim Club when I coached his son Scott. I will always remember his giving nature and how he truly made everyone around him feel important. Watching him with Scott, Sarah, and Katie I knew right away that this was the kind of Dad I wanted to be when I had kids. I feel honored to have known Kelly and will carry the lessons I learned from him for the rest of my life. My thoughts are with the Nocco family and I only wish I could be there for you all. "
"Donna and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are afloat for you and family in your loss.We were your neighbors( briefly) across the street and then we retired to FL."
"My heart goes out to your family at the passing of Kelly. May your Heavenly Father comfort you through his Spirit and through friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Donna, We are so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. Zach still talks about his days with your family and the fun at your house. Please let Scott know that we are also thinking of him and give him a hug from the Mellencamp family. We are moving to Seymour Indiana but should you need anything please feel free to contact us. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.With love, Donna Mellencamp"
"Donna, my heart goes out to you and your family. The last time I saw you, Kelly and the kids, I was swimming in the Havard's pond with at least one of the kids on my back. It must not have been long after that that Kelly was diagnosed and of course I wanted to reach out to you. Please keep me in mind if I can ever be of any help.Again, God's love to all of you in the difficult time.Allyn Hill & Family"
"I still remember your quote from our Christ renews His Parish meeting. The context of your quote was that you were not sad or afraid of ALS, or dying. With Heaven being the wonderful place we all aspire to achieve, you were looking forward to it, and not dwelling on the present. Your strength and courage was an inspiration to all of us. God bless you."
"May you continue to find strength in God and His love. I will be praying for your family."
"To the Nocco Family- Renae and I just learned of Kelly's passing, and wish to send you are most sincere condolences. We knew Kelly back in Jr. High, and High School- he was the real deal; just a genuine guy, with no airs or hidden agenda. We saw him again at the twenty year reunion, and were very happy to see that he hadn't changed a bit. He kept us in stitches throughout the night. What a great loss for all of us. Our prayers go out to his family, and we will always cherish the memories of the Kelly we knew and loved.God Bless-The Araya's"