Edward A. "Ned" Kelleher

Edward A. "Ned" Kelleher obituary, Cumberland, RI

Edward A. "Ned" Kelleher

Edward Kelleher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. J. Duffy Funeral Home on Jul. 13, 2022.
Cumberland,
Edward A. "Ned" Kelleher, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in The Holiday Retirement Home, Manville. He was the husband of the late Laurinda P. "Laura" Kelleher.
Born in Cumberland, he was the son of the late William E. and Ada (Crompton) Kelleher. Ned was a lifelong Cumberland resident.
He was the US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.
He was a member of the former St. Patrick Church, Cumberland for many years. A member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas Council, Cumberland
Ned was also an avid golfer and fisherman.
He was the owner of the former Kelleher Real Estate & Insurance Co., Cumberland for more than 35 years, prior to that he was employed by the former E. Anthony Appraisal Co of Cumberland.
He is survived by his two loving daughters; Kathleen A. Kelleher of Cumberland and Mary A. Kelleher of Danvers, MA., and his five grandchildren; August E. Bigos, Esq., Bethany A. Bigos, Esq., Abigail N. Rocklein, Hannah F. Rocklein and Noah J. Rocklein, along with many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late; Herbert, William, Joseph, and John Kelleher and also the late Ethel Richard, Bernice King, Isabel Fontaine, and Alberta Emilianowicz.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Ned's Life Celebration to begin with Visiting Hours on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home 757 Mendon Road Cumberland. A Prayer Service will be held at 12 PM. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Online memorial: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
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Carolyn Silvia

July 14, 2022

It will be quite the family reunion up there...

Steve Alger

July 14, 2022

My deepest condolences to Mary and Katie on the loss of your father. He was a tough guy but always loved and protected his girls. Just know you´re in my thoughts at this difficult time.

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