John C Kelleher

Kelleher, John C. (aka Jack) October 17, 1936 – August 5, 2018 from Hingham, MA and Brewster, MA. Following a gallant battle with pulmonary disease, Jack Kelleher passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Cherished father of John J. Kelleher of San Diego and his wife, Caroline. Loving grandfather of John C. Kelleher Jr. and Liam Patrick Kelleher. Brother of Suzanne Lord and her husband Peter, and Christine Kelleher. Predeceased by his wife Dianna. Jack was born in Hingham, the eldest of 3 children to John J. and Hilda Kelleher. He lived in Massachusetts most of his life with brief stints in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Illinois, California and Virginia. He graduated from Hingham H.S. (1954), Boston College (1958) and received a Master of Business Administration from Boston College (1965). Jack and Dianna were married in October 1964. He proudly served in the Navy for ten years as a Naval Officer. During the Viet Nam War, he was an Executive Officer of the U.S.S. Whitfield County and an Officer on the U.S.S. Oriskany. He was most proud of his role as the 51st Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides) from 1963-1965. During his Navy tenure, he earned two bronze stars. After retiring from the Navy, Jack was a Sales Director for numerous technology companies, including Nashua Corporation, Panasonic, Canon, and Ricoh. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman who adored being at sea. After a successful 42-year career, Jack retired to Brewster, MA. He enjoyed spending summers on Cape Cod and winters in San Diego with his grandchildren, son, and daughter-in-law. Jack’s family will remember him as a devoted grandfather and devout Catholic. Some of his proudest moments were watching his grandchildren altar serve during Sunday masses. He also loved watching them play baseball and volleyball. He loved God, his country, his family, and all New England sports teams (particularly Boston College). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at St. Agnes Church, 1140 Evergreen St., San Diego, CA 92106 on Friday, September 7 at 10:00 AM. Interment with full military honors will take place at Ft. Rosecrans, Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 on Friday, Sept. 21 at 9:30 AM. If one wishes, contributions may be made in his name to Catholic Charities, American Cancer Society or to the Jimmy Fund.