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Francis “Fran” Kelleher

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.

 

Funeral Services

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. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall after the service. All who loved him are welcome to attend.

Condolences

    Robin Patrono writes,
    So sorry for hear of Fran' s passing.He was a close member of our family for our 30 years and will be so missed.We love him dearly. He is with the Lord.No more pain and suffering. That's the saving Grace.
    05/28/2025 04:37 pm
    Richard D Lober lit a candle and writes,
    “I love you, Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬
    05/28/2025 06:55 pm
    James Maravelias lit a candle and writes,
    So sorry to hear about Fran. He is resting now cause God knows he dealt with a lot. Susie we love you and hope Jesus wraps his arms around you now and gives you and the family solace.
    05/28/2025 06:55 pm
    Leslie Martini lit a candle and writes,
    My brother from another mother! So sorry that he will no longer be with us But to know he is no longer in pain makes it just a little easier to handle. He will be missed dearly, but our love and memories of him will last forever 😢❤️ He will always be Fran the Man!!❤️❤️
    05/28/2025 10:31 pm
    John & Gale Kostas lit a candle and writes,
    Gale and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
    05/29/2025 06:45 am
    Constantine and Maria Caras writes,
    Susie, family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
    05/29/2025 09:37 am
    John and Joanne Tarabicos lit a candle and writes,
    He fought a great fought with all of his issues and now he is at peace. We know he will be missed by his family but there are lots of memories to be remembered.Your family are in our prayers.
    05/29/2025 10:46 am
    Karen Schillinger lit a candle and writes,
    Susie, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May his memory be eternal. Karen and Bob Schillinger
    05/29/2025 01:07 pm
    Mary V. George lit a candle and writes,
    Dearest Susie, I am sending you hugs and lots of prayers. Fran is finally at peace. You have been such a comfort to him. My heart goes out to you and your lovely family. May you live to remember him. May Our Lord send you comfort and heal your pain. Love always.
    05/29/2025 03:46 pm
    Theodore and Kathy Michell lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Susie, We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your dear husband, Fran. Even though we had never met him, he was a great person and made a wonderful choice in choosing you, Susie, to be his bride of 30 years. You were always there by his side and for each other. Please feel our arms around you comforting you for your great loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
    05/30/2025 01:19 am
    Carla lit a candle and writes,
    Uncle Franny, I do not know if there are enough words that I can string together to even begin. My favorite childhood memories are running around on the graveyard. I thought it was the coolest thing that my uncle worked there. He even got to live on the property. You were so much fun. Always making us kids laugh. You always had a fun, playful, sarcastic comment or joke. I moved a lot, but Uncle Franny’s place was a place I felt at home, safe and sound. Watch out for the hook man. Love you old man! Gone but never forgotten, I’m glad you aren’t in pain anymore. ❤️❤️
    05/30/2025 02:09 am
    Christina twaddell lit a candle and writes,
    My heart is broken and at the same time is filled with joy knowing you will no longer be suffering. Soar with the Eagles brother I will miss you deeply everyday.
    05/30/2025 12:26 pm
    Angela Tsionas writes,
    Dear Susie,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God give you strength and solace! May his memory be eternal.
    05/30/2025 05:32 pm

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