Celebrating the life of
James F. "Jimmy" Kelleher
May 14, 1949 - August 24, 2011
James F. "Jimmy" Kelleher, 62, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his home on Tybee Island with his family at his side.
Jimmy was born in North Attleboro, MA on May 14, 1949. His family moved to Savannah where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a 1967 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He continued his formal education at the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1972.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Kelleher and is survived by his mother, Marian Peet Kelleher; his loving wife of 37 years, Susan Kelleher; daughters, Amy and Kristen Kelleher; siblings, Jack Necia Kelleher, Bob Mary Kelleher, Andrea Kelleher John Withers, Rich Rose Kelleher and Steven Marie Kelleher. He is also survived by his best friend, Joey.
A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held at the Tybee Island Chapel, 1112 US Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA 31328 on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested to have donations made in Jimmy's name to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Susan- so sorry to hear about this- please let me know if i can do anything for you at all- barbi
- barbi dickison, portsmouth, RI
Dear Susan, I have so many wonderful memories of Jimmy. He had a great sense of humor, a zest for life, a sparkle in his eye, and a great love for you and your girls. I could talk about all the fun times you and Jimmy & Jerry and I had together, but they are in our memories, and I am sure we will reminisce about them often in the years to come. My heart goes out to you and your family. Jimmy will be greatly missed. I will be thinking of you every day! Love you - Pam
- Pam Wheeler, Pella, IA
Susan, we were out of town and didn't find out until Monday about Jimmy. We were shocked and saddened . God bless you and the girls. You and your family will be in our prayers.
- Bill & colleen, Savannah, GA
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlotte and Paul Beran
- Paul Beran, Dallas, TX
Jimmy has been a dear friend since Blessed Sacrament days, at BC, and at UGA. My thoughts and prayers to Susan and all of the Kelleher family. Kindest Regards, Alan
- Alan West, Savannah, GA
Jimmy and I went through basic training together. While I believe both of us had mixed feelings about our time in the service there was no question that we covered each others back. A long term friendship developed from that time in our life. I and many others will miss Jimmy. To Susan and the family you have my condolences.
- Sam Smith, Savannah, GA
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May god bless you during this time. The Dasher Family
- Deanna Dasher, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ted and Lynn LYNCH
- lynn lynch, tybee island, GA
JIMMY WAS A GREAT GUY..HE TOUCHED ALOT OF PEOPLES LIVES IN HIS JOURNEY..MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO FAMILY...
- JOE BERRY, SAVANNAH, GA
Nancy and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Jimmy was alway very kind to us when we visit our Tybee home. I too will miss him riding by smiling and waving as he rides the island. Tony moye
- Tony Moye, McDonough, GA
All of the 'Maners' prayers are with Susan and the family.
- Donald Maner, Evans, GA
Hate to see you leave us Jimmy...thoughts of you bring back many good times after becoming good friends the summer before our freshmen year at BC. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Jim Kearns, Thunderbolt, GA
What a great friend Jimmy was to me ... deepest condolences to his family .. he will be missed ... rock on brother ... thanks for the Tedeschi/Trucks tickets buddy ...
- Tony Richards, savannah, GA
Susan, You have my sincere sympathies and condolences. Jim will be missed by many people. I will always remember the great times we had 'telling stories' at the Heritage Lace rep meetings. May God's strength comfort you, in you and your family's time of grief.
- Randy Sikkema, Pella, IA
Jimmy is a great friend who helped me on numerous occassions. His family have my deepest condolences. He will be missed by many.
- Cleveland Beach, Savannah, GA
Susan, Amy and Kristen - many loving thoughts and prayers are being sent your way in your time of sadness. For those who believe, it is said we all have guardian angels, now you know who yours is.
- Hallie Currigan, Savannah, GA
Susan and family, We are thinking of you all at this time and praying for you as well. We are so, so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Many fun memories of you two at AmericasMart during the shows. Peace be with you.
- Caitlin Russell, Atlanta, GA
Dear Susan, We were so very saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and the girls. We hope you are able to hold tight to all the good memories, and you will find strength in them during this difficult time. The world is now missing a really great guy. With love and sympathy, Jane and Dale Johnson
- Jane and Dale Johnson, Tampa, FL
Thinking of you Susan and remembering Jimmy
- Tina Gann, Tybee Island, GA, GA
My heart goes out to the Kelleher Family.
- Chris McCune, Greenwood, SC
Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Jimmy will be missed. Olivia is very upset and said to me,'Mommy he was such a nice man'.
- stephanie & Olivvia Knight, tybee, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family of Jimmy Kelleher. I went all through Blessed Sacrament School with Jimmy. He was a fun guy, and a good friend to many. When my sister, Sr. Mary Ann Lang, was attending UGA, Jimmy would often give her a ride back to Savannah. May Jimmy's soul rest in peace.
- Patsy Lang, Savannah, GA
Dearest Susan, Bill and I send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Jimmy was a special person and he will be missed by so many. Love, Terri Betts
- Terri Betts, Solon, OH
Susan- so sorry to hear about this- please let me know if i can do anything for you at all- barbi
- barbi dickison, portsmouth, RI
Dear Susan, I have so many wonderful memories of Jimmy. He had a great sense of humor, a zest for life, a sparkle in his eye, and a great love for you and your girls. I could talk about all the fun times you and Jimmy & Jerry and I had together, but they are in our memories, and I am sure we will reminisce about them often in the years to come. My heart goes out to you and your family. Jimmy will be greatly missed. I will be thinking of you every day! Love you - Pam
- Pam Wheeler, Pella, IA
Susan, we were out of town and didn't find out until Monday about Jimmy. We were shocked and saddened . God bless you and the girls. You and your family will be in our prayers.
- Bill & colleen, Savannah, GA
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlotte and Paul Beran
- Paul Beran, Dallas, TX
Jimmy has been a dear friend since Blessed Sacrament days, at BC, and at UGA. My thoughts and prayers to Susan and all of the Kelleher family. Kindest Regards, Alan
- Alan West, Savannah, GA
Jimmy and I went through basic training together. While I believe both of us had mixed feelings about our time in the service there was no question that we covered each others back. A long term friendship developed from that time in our life. I and many others will miss Jimmy. To Susan and the family you have my condolences.
- Sam Smith, Savannah, GA
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May god bless you during this time. The Dasher Family
- Deanna Dasher, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ted and Lynn LYNCH
- lynn lynch, tybee island, GA
JIMMY WAS A GREAT GUY..HE TOUCHED ALOT OF PEOPLES LIVES IN HIS JOURNEY..MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO FAMILY...
- JOE BERRY, SAVANNAH, GA
Nancy and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Jimmy was alway very kind to us when we visit our Tybee home. I too will miss him riding by smiling and waving as he rides the island. Tony moye
- Tony Moye, McDonough, GA
All of the 'Maners' prayers are with Susan and the family.
- Donald Maner, Evans, GA
Hate to see you leave us Jimmy...thoughts of you bring back many good times after becoming good friends the summer before our freshmen year at BC. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Jim Kearns, Thunderbolt, GA
What a great friend Jimmy was to me ... deepest condolences to his family .. he will be missed ... rock on brother ... thanks for the Tedeschi/Trucks tickets buddy ...
- Tony Richards, savannah, GA
Susan, You have my sincere sympathies and condolences. Jim will be missed by many people. I will always remember the great times we had 'telling stories' at the Heritage Lace rep meetings. May God's strength comfort you, in you and your family's time of grief.
- Randy Sikkema, Pella, IA
Jimmy is a great friend who helped me on numerous occassions. His family have my deepest condolences. He will be missed by many.
- Cleveland Beach, Savannah, GA
Susan, Amy and Kristen - many loving thoughts and prayers are being sent your way in your time of sadness. For those who believe, it is said we all have guardian angels, now you know who yours is.
- Hallie Currigan, Savannah, GA
Susan and family, We are thinking of you all at this time and praying for you as well. We are so, so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Many fun memories of you two at AmericasMart during the shows. Peace be with you.
- Caitlin Russell, Atlanta, GA
Dear Susan, We were so very saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and the girls. We hope you are able to hold tight to all the good memories, and you will find strength in them during this difficult time. The world is now missing a really great guy. With love and sympathy, Jane and Dale Johnson
- Jane and Dale Johnson, Tampa, FL
Thinking of you Susan and remembering Jimmy
- Tina Gann, Tybee Island, GA, GA
My heart goes out to the Kelleher Family.
- Chris McCune, Greenwood, SC
Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Jimmy will be missed. Olivia is very upset and said to me,'Mommy he was such a nice man'.
- stephanie & Olivvia Knight, tybee, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family of Jimmy Kelleher. I went all through Blessed Sacrament School with Jimmy. He was a fun guy, and a good friend to many. When my sister, Sr. Mary Ann Lang, was attending UGA, Jimmy would often give her a ride back to Savannah. May Jimmy's soul rest in peace.
- Patsy Lang, Savannah, GA
Dearest Susan, Bill and I send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Jimmy was a special person and he will be missed by so many. Love, Terri Betts
- Terri Betts, Solon, OH
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
