Francis “Frank” J. Kelso

Francis J. Kelso “Frank” passed away suddenly on March 16, 2022 at the age of 38. He is the beloved son of Michael Kelso and the late Ellen Benefield Smith. Loving father of the late Adam Kelso. Dear brother of Billy Green (Shannon), Timmy Smith, Nicole Grabert (CJ), Erin Kelso, Megan Lusk (Kevin), and the late Michael Green. Sadly missed by his grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins,nieces and nephews. 

Francis was raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. He loved sports, playing both basketball and baseball in his youth. He also enjoyed watching the History channel, especially shows about car restorations. 

Francis had a big heart, a strong Irish wit, and a love for his family. He loved to be around the kids in the family and enjoyed joking and playing around with them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him but his family takes comfort that he will be reunited in heaven with his Mom, Brother, and Son.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Monday March 28, 2022 beginning at 11am in the Hubert M. McBride Funeral Home 2357 East Cumberland Street Philadelphia,PA 19125. Funeral service 12:30pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests and appreciates any donations towards his final expenses in care of the funeral home or to https://gofund.me/c2b7f0de

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Francis “Frank” J. Kelso, please visit our floral store.