Francis J. "Joe" Kells, 91 of Oswego died Sunday at St. Luke Health Services, Inc.

He was born in Oswego August 31, 1929 and was the son of the late Francis "Frank" and Catherine Mildred (O'Connor) Kells of Scriba.

Joe married his beloved wife Patricia Ann Little on November 26, 1955 and spent 65 years together until her death on January 24, 2021 raising four children; Diane Garcia of Oswego, Cathy (Chuck) Gurney of Florida, Joe (Gwen) Kells of Florida, Tom (Tracy) Kells of Oswego, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Joe was predeceased by his two siblings, Catherine "Hunny" Eslinger and Donald Kells.

Joe had worked for Niagara Mohawk for 37 ½ years and retired from the Oswego Steam Station.

Joe had also retired from the United States National Guard after 27 years of service gaining Rank of SFC/E7- Sargent First Class.

Joe and his late wife Pat were life members of the Oswego Elk's Lodge and donated much of their time to Elk Lodge activities as well as countless hours at Bishop Cunningham High School.

Joe and his mother Mildred were instrumental in the building of the Sacred Heart Church in Scriba.

Graveside committal services will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery on Friday April 23 at 2:30PM. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Kells life to begin at 3PM following cemetery services at the Lake Ontario Conference Center, East First St. in Oswego.