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Hugh Kelleher

Meriden and Wallingford, Connecticut

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KELLEHER, Hugh (Red) Hugh (Red) Kelleher passed peacefully from this earth on (December 14, 2006). Born on May 20, 1943, Red spent his whole life in the Meriden/Wallingford area. He could be found working at the Redwood Flea Market every weekend for over 30 years. Aside from his family, two of his greatest loves were antiques and the Red Sox. He had a knack for knowing what people wanted and enjoyed spending time with his customers and fellow flea market dealers. Red was always there with a joke, a smile and a good deal. He was a tough old Irishman who lived for the moment. Red's hearty laugh and twinkling eyes will be forever missed. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Emmett and Winifred. Red leaves behind a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Sandra Kelleher of Florida; and four sons, John Kelleher of Wallingford, Tim Kelleher of Meriden and Roland and Jeffrey Keefover of Wallingford. He also leaves behind many dear friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many friends who have contributed to the organization of Red's memorial. Funeral services will be Thursday, 10a.m. from the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street Rocky hill followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St James Church, Rocky Hill at 11a.m. Interment will be at a later date. Friends are invited to the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8p.m. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hugh Kelleher Memorial Fund. For online guest book, flowers and directions, please visit www. Brooklawnfuneralhome.com

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Mr Kelleher {RED}, I am honored too say that I was able to finally meet you, life's timing is not always right as we both fully understand, but I would like to thank you for sharing with me one of your most valued possession, one of the finest gifts that you were able to give to this world, since you are already aware of what I am going to say, again I thank you for sharing your son {John} with me, as you know he has already stolen my heart for his own, and every moment we share brings us...

John, Tim, Roland, & Jeff,

I'm sorry to hear about your father. I only met him a couple of times. I enjoyed talking with him. He showed me old photos and postcards that he collected of Meriden. He shared a lot of information about local landmarks and about local history. It would have been a privilege to have known him better.

To the Kelleher family -
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. I am very sorry for your loss.

To the Hugh Kelleher family: We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to each of you for your Dad. Red.has been a friend for more than 30 years. In all our business dealings - although minor - Red was always fair, always friendly.
Shirley and Ray Hard, Meriden, CT.

Damn, Red! You win again! Not too long ago I bet Red a dollar that he would outlive us all! I knew Red over 35 years and we had some good times together at the fleamarkets, auctions and shows. Keep an eye on thing from up there, Pal, and I'll see ya when I see ya!

John

Am really sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your Dad. I will miss our Sunday mornings going to the flea market to see him together. My prayers are with you...Love You

To John,

I am sorry for your loss. I never had the chance to meet your dad, but he sounds as though he was a fine person to know. My best to you and your family.

DAD I will miss you so much. It was you who made me a Redsox fan at the very young age of 6mos old. That is when you took me to my very first redsox game at Fenway park. I will miss going with you to the flea-markets. I thank you so much for teaching me the business and how to always have 3 things in life. 1. Family ( keep them close) 2. Always be a hard woking man 3. Always cherish what you have and take care of it because life is too short. I loved it when you would come to the New...

I'll always think of you as "Dad", even though John and I are divorced. You were a great father-in-law. I remember the first time that I met you and there was this incredibly thick fog outside. I had to drive you home and was sure we would never get there. You calmed me down and taught me how to drive in those conditions. I'll also remember you banging on the van door in the wee hours of the morning at the flea market...telling us to get up and get moving already. We would have slept all day...