Joseph Edward Kelleher, Sr.

On December 15, 2014, Joseph Edward Kelleher, Sr., born and raised in Baltimore, Md, in St. Ann's Parish, retired from C&P Telephone Co., raised his family worked and volunteered extensively for the Shrine of the Little Flower Parish. He is the devoted husband of the late Jane L. Kelleher; beloved father of Joseph E., Jr., and his wife Gloria, David M. Kelleher and his wife Patricia, Jane A. Kress and her husband Douglas, Joan M. Jarosinski and her husband Frank, and Michael A. Kelleher and his wife Paula; dear brother of Mary Albright, Bill and Tom Kelleher, and the late Margaret Nordbrook, and John and Paul Kelleher; loving grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 17 1/2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was always known as a gentleman and a gentle man.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Road on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 at St. Stephens (Bradshaw) Church. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com