KELLEHER, Timothy Francis, Jr. 90, of Dedham, entered peacefully, into eternal life, February 27, 2020, surrounded by the love of family and dear friends, at the Stanley R. Tippet Home, Needham.
Mr. Kelleher was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Louise (O’Brien) Kelleher, his cherished Kay, with whom he shared nearly sixty years of marriage. Born May 7, 1929, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of the late Timothy Francis Kelleher and Alice Mary (Cashman) Kelleher, he moved with his family to Dedham in his early years. He considered himself a proud, life-long Dedham resident, and along with his dearest Kay, created a wonderfully rich, fulfilling life for his family, in the community he so loved.
Tim was the consummate gentleman, who served his faith, family, community and country with deep pride. He was a graduate of Noble and Greenough School, class of 1948. Tim was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Assumption parish, serving in the St. Vincent De Paul Society, where along with Kay, was recognized for his long-standing service and commitment to helping others.The Dedham Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels, the Dedham Food Pantry and the Endicott Estate Greenhouse were beneficiaries of his boundless energy, tireless effort and magnanimous spirit. Tim served proudly, with honor, in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was formerly employed in the insurance industry, before retiring after many years of service to Commonwealth Gas Company. He was a member of the Dedham Retired Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his investment in the community, Tim was a devoted friend to many, and, in turn, was blessed by these deep abiding friendships. Along with Kay, he enjoyed gathering family and friends, to celebrate life's occasions. Tim's generosity of spirit was powerfully felt by the people he touched, and his family is grateful for the many friends and caregivers, who shared his journey.
Tim will be dearly missed by his children, Brien and his wife Debbie of Walpole, Timothy and his wife Kelly, of Marion, Ann and her husband Jesse of Dedham, his cherished grandchildren, Aimée Kelleher of Boston, Timothy Kelleher, IV of Bristol, RI, Chloë Kelleher of Boston, Eva and Kay Stanesa of Dedham, and many very special nieces and nephews. Also survived by Helen and David Carlson of Guilford, CT. In addition to his wife, Tim was predeceased by his sister Alice Mary, her husband John "Bud" Black, his brother and sister-in law, Mark and Ann Fleitzer, his niece Rose and his nephew John. Always the first to offer a hand, or tool, Tim leaves a legacy of integrity, kindness, friendship and joy.
Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Monday, Mar. 2 from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home, Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10am Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tim’s memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Mary’s Conference, 420 High St., Dedham, MA 02026 or to HESSCO Elder Services, Dedham Meals on Wheels program, www.hessco.org.