Kevin Kelleher

March 18, 1981 — December 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Patrick Kelleher, on December 24 at the age of 44. His untimely passing was brought on by underlying health issues. Kevin was known by many to be sincere, outgoing, and a true free spirit who enjoyed the company of any stranger that could provide great conversation!

Kevin was born March 18, 1981, to Kevin Charles and Inez Kelleher, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Growing up in a military family, allowed him to make friends in all corners of the United States. He attended and graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In recent years, he resided in Rochester, Minnesota where he was a Food and Beverage Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Kevin Charles Kelleher. He is survived by his children: Sean Patrick Kelleher and Madison Jean Kelleher; his mother: Mary Inez Kelleher (Peter R. Hoar); his brothers: Brendan Kevin Kelleher (Andrea Matt) and Brian Edward Kelleher (Aimee Tarrant); his grandmother: Marjorie Kelleher; as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Funeral services will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit an hour and a half prior. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Rochester Ronald McDonald House, Mercy Cross Center in Biloxi, MS, or the St. Vincent De Paul Society at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi, MS.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Ronald McDonald House, Mercy Cross Center in Biloxi, MS, St. Bincent DePaul Society Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi, MS.

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