Francis Edward Joseph Kelleher (AKA Fran / Franny) fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with several health issues.
Fran was born in Chester, PA in1952 to James T. Kelleher and Katherine Shea Kelleher, of blessed memory. He grew up in Linwood, PA and went to school at Holy Savior and graduated from Chichester High School. He worked various jobs until his 30’s and then became the Cemetery Manager and Church Sexton of Lower Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, DE, where he served faithfully for 26 years. He married the love of his life, Susie O’Connor Kelleher and together they built a beautiful life for the last 30 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, James & Katherine, 1 brother Jimmy, and 3 sisters, Peggy, Patty and Janie. He is survived by his wife, Susie, his sons Avery (Lisa) and Justin Kelleher, his siblings, Mickey (Pam), Tommy (Zuyu) Kelleher, Christine (Dale) Twaddel, and his grandchildren (the joys of his life), Tyler, Ellie, Luke, Eli and Rivers and his great-granddaughter Madison Faith Kelleher, several nieces and nephews and many friends who he always considered family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt. Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 on Friday, May 30, 2025. Visitation will be from 10am to 11am and Celebration Service will be at 11am. Interment will be private. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall after the service. All who loved him are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brandywine Valley Church Building Fund or to the charity of your choice.
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