Thomas R. Kelley, 78, died unexpectedly Thursday May 9, 2024. He was born August 17, 1945 in Boston, MA, a son of James and Mary (Mullally) Kelley.     Tom Graduated from Greeley Institute in 1963, and the Wentworth Institute in 1967 He served his country in the US Army from 1969 to 1971, one year of duty in Vietnam. Tom worked in the family business of ACME ENG. CO from 1971-1982. In 1983 Tom and his brother, Peter started A.A.A. Energy Service Co. one of the largest Mechanical Companies in Northern New England. Tom retired from A.A.A. in 2005. Tom spent many happy days playing golf with his friend Fred Howe and boating on Sebago Lake with his wife, Peggy, and their dog, Max.   Tom is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Jeff, and his wife, Kate; daughter, Elizabeth; siblings, Jim, Peter, and Kathy and several and step children, grandchildren, and step grandchildren.   Visiting hours will be held from 9:00 - 10:30AM Thursday May 16, at the A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home 660 Brighton Ave. Portland. Following visiting hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church 299 Main Street, Gorham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Auburn, 3121 Hotel Rd, Auburn, ME 04210. To express condolences please visit www.ATHutchins.com