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John Cloherty Obituary
In 1978 he was appointed pastor of St. Andrew's parish in Daly City. He later served as pastor at St. Paul's, San Francisco, Holy Angels, Colma, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mill Valley.
His parents were Bridget (McDonagh) and Patrick Cloherty. He is survived by his sisters, Sister Patricia Anne Cloherty PBVM, Nora Kelly (John), and brother, Patrick Cloherty (Marge), his nephew Kevin Kelly, nieces Colleen (Kelly) deLorimier, and Monica Kelly, and many grandnephews and grandniece. He has many cousins in the Bay Area, Oregon and Ireland.
The family is grateful to the Sisters and staff at St. Anne's Home, who lovingly cared for him since 2010. There will be a Vigil on Monday, February 13th at St. Anne of the Sunset Church, 850 Judah Street, San Francisco, beginning at 5:00 pm with the Vigil Service at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Anne of the Sunset Church, Tuesday, 10:00 am February 14th .
Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor at 300 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 or Sisters of the Presentation at 281 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118.
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Presentation Sisters
April 3, 2017
Father John Joseph Cloherty is an alum of Saint Anne Elementary School, San Francisco, Class of 1948. The Sisters of the Presentation, San Francisco, who taught at Saint Anne are praying for you, your family and friends during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.
February 15, 2017
Our Family sends condolences to the family of Father John Cloherty. Father Cloherty was a year ahead of me at St. Anne's and a neighbor.
We used to walk to school together for many years. He will be missed by all.
May he rest in Peace.
The Zeiter Family at St. Isabella's
Dowd Jen
February 15, 2017
Father John, thank you for all the personal touches to important masses in my life.
Marge & Patrick, lots of love and my condolences during this sad time.
love, jen dowd
February 14, 2017
Sleep well, dear Fr. John...You have done well, worked hard, spread your love, warmth, sparkle, and smiles each day of your life...Your time at OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CHURCH AND PARISH WAS A MEMORABLE ONE ...I HAD JUST MOVED TO MILL VALLEY and your kindness and friendship were most appreciated... When I asked if you would visit a friend of mine who was dying of breast cancer in 2001, you asked for her address and immediately went to her home and visited her for almost two hours...She was sooo grateful for your visit...Thank you for this, Fr. JOHN !!! GO WITH GOD...Kathryn Walls Chan
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Cheryl King
February 14, 2017
Rest in peace...you were a gentle giant. Will miss you...
Robert Paiva
February 14, 2017
Father had very unique way of greeting you.
He'd come up to you and say "Greetings".
I know when he was reunited with our Lord God must have reached out and said "Greetings"
God Bless you Father!
February 13, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. John. His death leaves a heartache no one can heal yet he leaves memories no one can steal. Fr. John came into our lives leaving great footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. May he rest in peace.
Luisa and Mike Keohane
February 13, 2017
My Family and I send our condolences to the Family of Father John Cloherty.
Father John grew up with my Step-Father in the Sunset and were lifelong friends. Father John also married my wife and I at St.Pauls Church in San Francisco many years ago.
When my wife and I initially had an appointment to meet with Father John, the office staff couldn't find him.
I decided to walk around the backside of the church and office only to find Father John playing basketball with one of the neighborhood kids because the kid had no one else to shoot hoops with.
Father John was a very kind man that will be missed by all.
God Bless you Father John
The Glendon Family
February 12, 2017
FrJohn...."Big John"....was a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm....such a good man always working for the good of the church and it's people...You will be sorely missed...but well remembered...
February 12, 2017
I enjoyed working with Father John when he was pastor at St. Andrews. We were blessed to have him touch our lives at other times. I don't believe I have known a better man. Rest with God, dear John
Austin & Molly Holian
San Jacinto, CA
February 12, 2017
When my mother had a stroke and was in the hospital, I arrived to find Father Cloherty feeding her. That was a moment that touched my heart and stays with me always. I think those who knew him as pastor at St. Paul's remember him with great warmth and affection and keep him in our hearts and prayers.
Kathleen Bradley
The Udovich and Ghilardi Families
February 11, 2017
Dear Father John,
Thank you for your many years of friendship and support. You were always there to share in the good times and unfortunately the sad times. We will miss your smiles,your laughter and yes even your many Irish songs.
Barbara Delucchi
February 11, 2017
Father John was a blessing to any/all that knew him.
A giant of a man, with a giant heart, great wisdom and abiding faith.
God bless you.
Rest in Peace.
Barbara Delucchi and Clan
Ann Shea
February 11, 2017
We were all touched by Father John's love and devotion to his church, his family, and his friends. He will be missed by so many who loved and admired him.
Ann Shea
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
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