John Kelley (criminal)

John Kelley
Born
John Joseph Kelley

(1914-06-03)June 3, 1914
DiedFebruary 10, 2000(2000-02-10) (aged 85)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesRed Kelley
Irish Red Kelley
Jack Kelley
Swiss Watch
Saint John
OccupationMobster
AllegiancePatriarca crime family

John Joseph Kelley (known as "Red Kelley"; a.k.a. "Irish Red Kelley" and "Jack Kelley") (3 June 1914 –10 February 2000) was a reputed mobster who was an associate of the Patriarca crime family. A robber and a hit man, his nicknames in the underworld were "Swiss Watch," due to the methodical way in which he plotted his robberies, and "Saint John," due to his patience.