Patrick Cornelius Kelliher

Patrick “Pat” Cornelius Kelliher, 89 years old, from Fairfax, Virginia went home to our Lord surrounded by the warmth and loving arms of his family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marion Kelliher (Earner) and his son-in-law, Christopher Carlin.

Pat was born in Washington, DC in 1933 and grew up in Georgetown. He served this great nation in the U.S. Navy from 1951 – 1955 during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Ida, in 1960, and they just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Pat was a devout Catholic who lived his life to serve others. He proudly volunteered with the Knights of Mount Saint Sepulchre, serving the Franciscan Monastery in Washington DC for over 60 years. Pat was a sheet metal worker by trade but especially proud of his second career working with both of his sons and grandson for the family business since 1987. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially fond of his time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. To know Pat was to love him, he has left an impact on all who had the honor to meet him.

Pat is survived by his loving wife, Ida, and his five children, John (Renee), Teri (Charlie), Chris (Lynn), Joe (Andrea) and Annmarie (Steve). He was a doting grandfather to Alyssa, Billy, Bobby, Nikki, CJ, Corrina, Veronica, and Chelsey. He cherished his great grandchildren, Duke, Gray, Brooks, Maeve, Kelly, and William. He was a loving brother to John and Sister Mary Elizabeth.

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”

A very special thank you to ProMedica Hospice of Fairfax for their compassion and expertise. The family is forever grateful for the care and comfort they could provide.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

A viewing will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046 on Wednesday, December 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Fairfax on Thursday, December 29 at 11:00 am. Internment at Columbia Gardens immediately following.