Christopher Brian Kelleher

It is with our most profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Brian Kelleher, 34, of Boston, MA, previously Harwinton. He was born on April 25, 1991 in Bristol, son of Brian and Karen (Soliani) Kelleher of Harwinton. Chris passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from natural causes. He received his Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and earned his Professional Engineer credential while working for Toole Design Group in Boston, MA. Chris loved his job at Toole, where he spent the last ten years designing pedestrian and cyclist accessibility and safety throughout Massachusetts. His quiet manner, intelligence, playful personality, and wit were his defining traits. His smile and laugh were infectious. Chris was an avid skier and enjoyed being outside. He took pleasure in playing video/board games, watching movies, and attending concerts and comedy shows with his fiancé and friends. Besides his parents, Brian and Karen, Christopher is survived by his fiancée Carissa Palisano of Boston; brother Sean Kelleher and his wife Cassidy of West Hartford; paternal Grandmother Helen Kelleher; his beloved cats Elly and Phoebe and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and friends. Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave, Bristol. The family invites you to join them at their home in Harwinton after calling hours are completed. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Christopher's tribute page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.