Thomas Aquinas Kelleher

1940 - 2017

Thomas Aquinas Kelleher obituary, 1940-2017, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-McEwen Funeral Home & Cremation @ Myers Park

500 Providence Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Thomas Kelleher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2017.

Charlotte - Tom Kelleher, 76, passed away on March 10, 2017. He was born on December 24, 1940 in Patterson City, NJ, a son of the late Mary Sullivan Kelleher and Thomas Aquinas Kelleher, Sr.

Tom worked for 40 years for the Equitable Life Insurance Company. He was a governor of Toastmasters International and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Tom volunteered with Loaves and Fishes Ministry. He was a member and guitarist for the Charlotte Folk Society. He would offer his monthly services to play music and sing at local nursing homes, and often played with the Folk Society at the Great Aunt Stella Center. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Tom was a dedicated Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter's Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia; son, Michael Kelleher of Charlotte; daughters, Jennifer Kelleher of Charlotte and Kathleen Kelleher Bloom of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Lily Kelleher, Elijah Bloom, and Evelyn Bloom.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 6 pm until 8 pm at Harry & Bryant, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 pm on Thursday the 16th at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 507 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Interment will follow at Belmont Abbey Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Charlotte Folk Society (http://www.folksociety.org/).

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March 7, 2019

Family

Helene Liotta

Would have liked to have seen him and Pat again. He was a welcome family addtion

March 22, 2017

Marijane Bowman

Our love and prayers go out to you all. I will forever cherish all the fun times and giggles we spent with your father and your family. Thanks for sharing your beautiful, kind and generous family with so many of us who love you!

March 18, 2017

Judy Hayes

So sorry we were not able to be with you and your family for either the funeral or the wake service as we had no info until. late Tuesday and couldn't reach anyone Wednesday.We have fun memories of you Tom and the "The kids" in the early days of your marriage. Mike's eulogy was heartfelt and touching. Please thank him for Sharing it on Facebook. Will be in touch once you have some time to process all that has transpired. Love & Hugs, Judy

March 17, 2017

Robert McNamara

Pat: Tom and I shared many things; Irish genes, a birth date, Holy Cross-but more importantly a bond of friendship that stretched over 60 years. Please know that Marie and I send you and the family our prayers.

March 16, 2017

Matie O'Brien

Dear Pat,Mike, Jenny and Kathy,
Next time I am in Long Beach,I will literally "light a candle " in honor and memory of Tom.
We have such a strong connection to the church and Parish of St. Ignatious and Long Beach Catholic School.
Praying for the comfort and grace from the Holy Spirit ,for you all.
With Love,
Your cousin, Matie

March 16, 2017

Cynthia Aziz

Pat,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was a treasure as you are. Cynthia

March 15, 2017

Sheena Conlon

Dear Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's death.You are in my thoughts.

March 15, 2017

Mike and Family,, So Sorry to here about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Randy and Judy Pazera

March 15, 2017

Gregory Briner

Dear Pat,

We were so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Sending you our love and deepest sympathies. He will be missed.

Lorri, Greg and Sophia Briner

March 15, 2017

Dear Pat, I was very sorry to learn Tom passed away. My sincere condolences. Eileen Blanchette

March 15, 2017

Mike & family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies during this tough time. Tom Bayer

March 15, 2017

Auburn Huff (Shannon)

Pat,

You and Tom always brought a smile to my face when I saw you at Mass. The joy and compassion you both had for one another is something I will never forget. Thank you for always remembering me and thinking of me. I thoroughly enjoyed all of our conversations before, during and after Mass. I will never forget you both; thank you for always making me feel welcome. You and Tom are two of the nicest people I have ever met and I will cherish our conversations forever.

With love,

March 15, 2017

Dearest Pat and Family, Russ & I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a great Guy and we always think fondly of our past times together . Sorry we will not be able to attend the services, but be assured you are in my thoughts and prayers. Always, Dot Bullock

March 15, 2017

Carol Sargent

Pat and family, so sorry for your loss. Even though we knew Tom for a short while, he was a loving and kind man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Carol and Larry Sargent

March 15, 2017

To the Kelleher Family: I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Tom through the Equitable, later AXA, and through Toastmasters. I learned a great deal from Tom and will always be thankful that his leadership, especially in Toastmasters. May God grant you peace. Glenda Patton

March 15, 2017

Mike,
We are saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick, Bart, Travis and Mike

March 15, 2017

David Warrenfeltz

Mike and family,

Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

March 15, 2017

Pat
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing.Prayers for you and family.
Mitch Ruhl

March 15, 2017

Stephanie Blanton

To the whole family,
So sorry for your loss. You are loved and in our prayers. Stephanie Blanton

March 15, 2017

Janet Clark

I will miss seeing Tom at the gatherings. Before I was on the board I participated in the Song Circle and always enjoyed his playing for us.

March 14, 2017

Dear Pat, Linda and I were shocked to hear of Tom's death. The community has lost a great loving man devoted to his family and his faith. His loving spirit will live on forever. Peace and love to you and your family.
LInda & Joe Marinello

March 14, 2017

Dear Pat,

I was so sorry to hear about Tom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gabrielle Moses-Markle

March 14, 2017

Mike Toomey

Mike and family, so sorry to hear the loss off you father, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

March 14, 2017

Dear Pat, I hope you & your family are all Comforted by our Lord as you mourn & remember your husband.
Donna Focht
(Christian Mother's Grp / St Gabriels)

March 14, 2017

Mary Jo & Ken Gold

Dear Pat, Mike, Jenni and Kathy. We are truly sorry for the sad passing of your wonderful husband and father. He and all of you hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. With love, Mary Jo and Ken

March 14, 2017

Dear Pat, Michael, Kathy and Jenny,
Matie just notified us of Tom's passing. Our hearts go out to you. We are sorry to not be able to be at the funeral due to surgery, but we will be over to visit soon. We send you our love and rely on our Father to bless you with His peace and comfort and provision as you go through this valley. Carole and John

March 14, 2017

Diana Wade

I had the great pleasure of playing and singing with Tom at the CFS monthly meetings. He always enjoyed playing the old favorites and he did it so well. He will be missed!

March 14, 2017

Amy Leary

Too soon! Remembering his heart for service, good humor, laughter, warmth, love of music, and his true companionship with Pat -- and sending you love, Pat, so much love.

March 14, 2017

Phil Lesser

Dear Kellehers, I will truly miss Tom's smiling face and music at CFS events, where he was a major presence for so many years. I send condolences and thanks.

March 14, 2017

You and the whole Kelleher family are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom was a fine man and wonderful friend to all of us in the Charlotte Folk Society. Steve and Jan Houser

March 14, 2017

G. Smith

I will always appreciate the encouragement and enthusiasm Mr.Kelleher showed me as a young man with my interest in music and the good times we had as we sat around playing guitar with his son, my great friend Mike and the fun times we had with Jenni and Kathy too. He was always a very kind and dignified man who showed me much kindness and care. In all the years I knew him he was a warm hearted true gentleman. My deep condolences to his family and friends. A candle is forever lit in memory and eternity, peace and love to your family.

March 14, 2017

Salem Macknee

Pat, and all the kids and grandkids, I know you know that Tom also felt like family to all of us at the Charlotte Folk Society. He was our faithful accompanist in the Song Circle for 15 years and could always play the songs like they sounded on the record, which made us all sound so good and brought in lots of singers. I can't believe I'll never hear him play Here Comes the Sun again! He will be remembered with love.

March 14, 2017

Cathey Franklin

Tom was the consummate gentleman. It was a pleasure and an honor to know him and to serve along side him on the board of the Charlotte Folk Society. HIs warm and welcoming smile as a CFS volunteer made many strangers feel like CFS family. May he rest in peace!

Cathey Franklin

March 14, 2017

Grateful to have known such a kind, loving and faithful child of God. Praying for peace and joy in the hearts of all who are reflecting on Tom's life.
Pat, Mike, Jenni and Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always.
With deepest sympathy and love ~
Mandy Plummer

March 14, 2017

Zigi Nickle

Jen I will always regret never getting to meet your Father, although I believe you are probably very much alike. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you my dear friend.

March 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jennifer. We are thinking of you and your family at this time. God's blessings to each of you.
Karen & Jeff Boyd

March 14, 2017

You are in my prayers and thoughts. Bryna

March 14, 2017

Helene Liotta

Dennis and I are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our prayers are with you Pat and family.

March 13, 2017

Sylvia Hollman

Dear Pat,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 13, 2017

Cathy Dashiell

My love and support to the Kelleher family.

March 13, 2017

JoAnne Worsham Branch

Lord we lift This wonderful father's soul up to you. Jesus we ask that you meet him at the Gates of Heaven. We thank you for his life and the inspiration he brought to so many through his music , his dedication and love for his family, his loving wife and beautiful children Jenny ,Kathy and Mike.. He was such a kind man who will be dearly missed. I pray for the family Lord that you will bring them comfort and peace and that they will rest in you Heavenly Father knowing that Tom is with you.
In his precious name ,
Jenny I am thinking of you and Kathy. Please know if you need anything I will be home from CA Wednesday. I wish I could be there to shoulder some of the burden and tears during this time.
Your Dad was such a wonderful man.
I love you.
My condolences and warm hugs
Jojo Branch

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500 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

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St. Peter's Catholic Church

507 S. Tryon St.,, Charlotte, NC

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Belmont Abbey Cemetery.

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