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Thomas Kelleher Obituary

Thomas J. Kelleher, 69, of Danbury, died on Saturday, December 4th at Sharon Hospital. He was born in Bronx, NY on December 17, 1940, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Donovan) Kelleher. Mr. Kelleher worked as a custodial engineer for the New York City Board of Education. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Danbury. He was an avid sports fan, especially football and the New York Giants. He enjoyed puzzles, cross words, playing Solitaire and sharing snacks with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his former wife and caregiver, Peggy Kelleher of Danbury; his son, Thomas D. Kelleher and his wife, Patty of Sandy Hook; his four daughters, Marybeth Lopez of Brookfield, Lori-Ann Kelleher of New Milford, Laura Kelleher of Torrington, and Michelle Herbest and her husband, Jesse of Torrington; and his six grandchildren, Megan, Alison and Shannon Kelleher, Nicholas and Rachel Lopez, and Gwenyth Herbest. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 7th at 10 am at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Brookfield. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. The family will receive friends at the Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Road, Brookfield, on Monday evening between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at www.BrookfieldFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The News-Times on Dec. 5, 2010.

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Shawn and Pam O'Brien

December 9, 2010

Marybeth,
We am so sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Eileen O'Loughlin

December 8, 2010

Thomas it's amazing but I just thought of you a few days ago and wondered how you were keeping even though I had only ever met you once and that was back in 1970/71 when your mom (RIP)who was my aunt brought me to stay with her in New York for my summer vacation. I met Peggy,Thomas and Mary Beth both of whom were little babies.May you rest in peace and my sympathy to all your family.
Cousin Eileen. (Ireland)

Jesse Herbest

December 6, 2010

Tom, I never really had the chance to get to know you, so I'll take this time to thank you for giving my wife and her sister a chance at life they never would have had if it wasn't for you and your wife. Without the love you gave she wouldn't have become the woman I love and cherish. Thank you for being a father to the fatherless and I'll love your daughter and grandaughter with the same love you showed.

Michelle Herbest

December 6, 2010

Dad, i honestly dont know what to say other than i love you and always have. I'll be seeing you tonight...Your little snowflake wants to make you something to keep in heaven with you..... we love you and miss you tremendously....

Sandy Nadeau

December 6, 2010

To Lori-Ann and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family at this very sad time. Please know that everyone at Hill and Plain School is thinking of you and sending you and your family their heartfelt sympathy. May God Bless you. Sandy Nadeau

Laura Kelleher

December 5, 2010

I am missing you so much daddy. I can't believe you're gone. May you rest in peace and i love you.

Neil Donovan

December 5, 2010

He was a great cousin. I have many happy memories.

Robert and Margaret Carcaldi

December 5, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe Salem

December 5, 2010

Very sorry for your loss Tommy and Mary Beth.

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