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STEPHEN KELLEHER Obituary

KELLEHER, Stephen J. Of Milton, and formerly of Dorchester, aged 80, died peacefully on 10/17/2018, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late John and C. Irene (Griffin), he was raised in Dorchester. Stephen served in the US Navy and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Holbrook. Stephen was a union member with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103 for over 62 years and was a longtime electrician with MBTA. Beloved husband of 43 years to Patricia (McDonough). Predeceased by his former wife Mary (Dolan), to whom he was married for 10 years. Loving brother to Sister Mary Kelleher - SND, Catherine Donovan and her husband Paul. Brother of the late John and his late wife Elizabeth (Fava). Loving father of Stephen of Milton, James and his wife Jennifer (Horgan) of Wellesley, and the late Marianne. Beloved grandfather of William and Tobey. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, October 24, in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road., Milton, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. For Directions and online condolence, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21, 2018.

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October 26, 2018

Steve, I am grateful that you had the opportunity to spend some years of happiness and joy with my old friend Patsy! I love her, and thus, I love you, too. Your family will always be proud. Rest In Peace!
Karen Pryor

October 22, 2018

Steve, Thinking of you as you and your family come together to honor your Dad and share memories.
Keeping you in my thoughts and sending prayers
Never easy to loose a parent no matter how old or how sick they are. He will however be forever in your heart
Connie Schrader

October 18, 2018

Deepest sympathy to family and friends during this difficult time. May you receive comfort and peace from above. Hosea 13:14

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Saint Elizabeth Church

350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA

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460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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