1931
2016
John "Jack" Kelliher II
February 20, 1931 – November 20, 2016
Jack Kelliher, 85, of Centerville and formerly of Whitinsville, MA. passed away on Nov. 20, 2016, peacefully, with his loving wife and children by his side.
Jack was born in Whitinsville, MA to Edith (Rosengard) and John Brendon Kelliher Sr. He attended St. Mary's High School of Milford. After graduating High School, he joined the Navy in 1951. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Hyman during the Korean War. Jack was proud to serve his country and was often seen around the Cape sporting his Destroyer Division-732 cap.
After the Navy, Jack continued his education in the field of mechanical engineering. He worked for The Entwistle Mfg. Co. until 1978, at which time he moved his family to Cape Cod, where he was a real estate developer in Sandwich, and a Senior Project Engineer for Packaging Industries and later Sealed Air Corporation of Hyannis, until his retirement in 2001.
He was a past Selectman for the Town of Northbridge, he enjoyed coaching youth sports, the beach, gardening, and most of all golfing. He was a gifted artist, and enjoyed traveling with his family on vacations to the Caribbean, Hawaii and Florida, but most enjoyed attending his grandchildren's many sporting and cheerleading events.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joy (Varteresian) Kelliher, and their three children and 6 grandchildren, Debra McCarthy her husband Jack and their two children, Taylor and Conor of Webster, MA, John B. Kelliher lll, his wife Lori of Sandwich, MA and their two children, John Brendon IV and wife Kirsti of Myrtle Beach, SC. and Daniel of Sandwich, MA, Eric Kelliher, of Centerville, MA and his two children Grace and Thomas of Shrewsbury. Jack was predeceased by his loving daughter Christine E. Kelliher who passed away in 1972 and his Sister Ann Colonero of Douglas, MA. Uncle Jack will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours are from 10am – 1pm Friday November 25th at Doan, Beal and Ames, 160 W. Main Street, Hyannis, MA, with a Funeral Mass to follow at Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 S. Main Street, Centerville. Burial will be held Saturday November 26th at 11AM at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Providence Road, Whitinsville, MA. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to the Department of Veterans Services - Hyannis Division, P.O. Box 429, Hyannis, MA 02601. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealames.com.
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March 13, 2017
Mary Ellen Angst
Dear Joy and family-no one can prepare you and no one knows your sorrow but please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Please accept our apology for the delay but we just learned of Jack's passing in the Hyman Final Watch. With deepest sympathy: Sylvia, Patricia and Mary Ellen (wife and daughter's of the late Peter Imperator)
January 16, 2017
Mark Govoni
Dear Jack and Family, Cheryl and I both send our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad. He was a great guy and so supportive of you and your family. We loved seeing him and your Mom at all the Pop Warner Games! Sincerely, Your pal Mark
December 13, 2016
Elaine Duggan
Dear Joy and family, loving thoughts for you and your family. My heart is breaking for your loss. I will always remember and treasure the memories of our happy times together. Our shared memories from Whitinsville, NY and Maine. I'm smiling as I think of the reunion of Bill and Jack. Great friends. I wish you peace.
Elaine Duggan
December 1, 2016
Dear, Joy, Debbie, Jackie (You will always be Jackie in my mind!) and Eric, I was sorry to learn of Jack's passing. Joan informed me. Please accept my sincerest sympathy during this sad time. Gail MacKenzie (Naples, FL)
November 27, 2016
Colleen Delaney
Dear Joy, Deb, Jack and Eric,
Joy you have lost a wonderful husband and your kids have lost a wonderful dad. Whenever I think of Jack, I remember his love of his country and how proud he was to serve in the US Navy. Also, he so enjoyed buying his lottery tickets. It was such a simple pleaseure, but he got so much joy from it.
I feel very blessed that I had the chance to get to know him. He was a fabulous person and a man who loved and treasured his family.
He was a man of fine character and his absence will be felt by many for years to come. God bless you all! My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
November 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Joy and your family. I was reading the paper here, as I live in Osterville and saw that Jack had passed away. My heart goes out to you all, Fondly, Carole Merian Lavallee
November 26, 2016
Ellen O'Connell
Dear Joy, Debbie, Jack, Eric and grandkids,
Sorry for your loss. This past summer was not the same without neighbouring Jack puttering in the garden, stopping to chat and asking about Elvis (cat), the kids or my parents.
Thoughts and prayers,
Ellen
November 26, 2016
Donna Hardy
Jack, I'm so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I'm thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace during this difficult time.
November 25, 2016
Jennifer Conley-Richmond
My dearest Joy, I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great man. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you and your family had togother. Love you sweetheart
November 25, 2016
David and Pat Loring
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
November 24, 2016
Silva Antreassian
Our deepest condolences to the Kelliher and McCarthy families. WE are so grateful that we were able to enjoy his company last year. He really was a great man and we loved him very much.
Sorry We were not able to come to the services, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Sarkis and Silva Antreassian
Stephan and ANI Anteryassian
November 24, 2016
Joseph Favuzza
Sending my deepest sympathy to Joy and the family on hearing of my friend and shipmate Jack's passing. We had great times on DD732 and our Navy Reunions. I will miss you Jack.
November 24, 2016
Cindi Silvis-Wood
Dear Deb,Jackie & Eric, So sorry for your loss he was a wonderful man .Only fond memories of him and your family growing up together.
November 24, 2016
Cary Avila
Deepest sympathy to the Kelliher family
November 23, 2016
Gary Beauchamp
Remembering A Good Man, From Our Days Together On The Northbridge Board of Selectmen. Eternal Peace Dear Jack, Eternal Peace....
November 23, 2016
Gary Beauchamp
Remembering A Good Man, From Our Days Together, On The Northbridge Board of Selectmen. Eternal Peace Dear Jack, Eternal Peace....
November 23, 2016
Debra Kelliher Giorgio
Joy, Deb and Jack, so very sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I have many good memories from our trips to the Cape years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
November 23, 2016
Franny & Gayle Gaudette
Dear Deb,Jack,Taylor,Conor & Kelleher Family. You were blessed to have a wonderful Father like Jack "Grampee".He will truly be missed by all who he has touched in his lifetime. God Bless you. Love, Franny, Gayle,Hayley,Ava,& YoYo..
November 22, 2016
A Grateful American
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
While the process of grieving requires a lot of time and, somehow, is never complete, we will be praying for you and grieving with you.
In deepest sympathy.
November 22, 2016
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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