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Andrew Kelleher Obituary
Kelleher D.D.S., Andrew J. age 85, formerly of Elmhurst, currently of Barrington, practiced dentistry for over 57 years in Chicago former President of the West Side Branch of the Chicago Dental Society, former commander of Amvets Ted Knusman Post #13, beloved husband of Rita M. (nee Lynam), loving father of Patricia (Joseph) Hudetz, Janice (Michael) Kissane, Andrea (Antoni) Wesolowski, Andrew J. Kelleher Jr. and the late Richard B. Kelleher, proud grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of five, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday, 8 a.m. until 9 a.m., at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Rd. (½ mile North of Saint Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m., at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Monarch Hospice, 1350 Remington Rd., Schaumburg, IL, 60173. For funeral information please call: 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Fr. John T. McGeean
March 22, 2006
Dear Rita:
I just recently learned of Dr. Kelleher's death. Please accept my deepest sympathies, though a bit late. He was a fine man and a good dentist. I enjoyed my years as his patient. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
God Bless!
Walter & Shirley Harris
March 18, 2006
March 18, 2006, To the Kelleher Family: I recently learned of the death of Andy in St. Mel's Newsletter. My family extends heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Rita and her family. It has been more than 50 years since I last spoke to Andy and have never forgotten him. Would appreciate hearing from his family.
Sincerely
Walter C. Harris
Springfield, IL
Formerly of Chicago
St. Mel's Graduate Class of 1944
Kathy Pabis
July 3, 2005
My sympathy and prayers go out to Rita and the whole family. I used to look forward to my days. No matter how busy we were he always found a way to make the day fly by. He was quite an inspiration to me and to many people. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Kathy
Debbie Mirocko
July 2, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family....Dr. Kelleher was like a grandfather to me. He was loved by our entire family!
Donna Quirk
June 27, 2005
I was very sorry to hear of Dr. Kelleher's passing. He was our family's dentist for many years. He was a true gentleman. I always looked forward to our conversations and my children were very fond of him. Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Kelleher and her family.
Patricia Ransford
June 26, 2005
Sorry to read of the passing of Andy Kelleher. I am also sorry that I cannot attend the wake or funeral. You have my sympathy and that of my family. Sincerely Pat
Robert & Margaret Rivera
June 26, 2005
We are sorry to hear of Dr. Kelleher's passing. He was our dentist and friend for many years. He made you feel at ease and always asked how your family was. I made it a point of being his last patient on a Friday just so i could do the paper's crossword puzzle with him. We will miss him dearly. People like him are rare in this day and age and we will treasure our memories of him forever. Again please accept our deepest sympathies and we are sorry for your loss.
Arthur Newell
June 26, 2005
Andy was the finest man, the finest gentleman, I have ever known. I shall cherish my memories of being with him, from my earliest years on. I loved him.
The Gibbons Family
June 26, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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