JOHN J. KELLEGHER OBITUARY

PORT ST LUCIE, FL - Formerly of East Durham, NY - John J. Kellegher, 79 passed away on Thursday evening, February 12, 2026 at Treasure Coast Hospice, Fort Pierce Fl.

John was born on January 27, 1947 in Catskill, NY. Son of the late Patrick & Winifred Kellegher. He attended Cairo High School. John & his wife Virginia lived in East Durham then retired to Port St Lucie, Fl in June 2010.

John was drafted in 1966 at the age of 19  to the U.S. Army for the Vietnam War. He served in the 243rd Aviation Company during the Vietnam War. John returned home in 1968 to the family business, The Shamrock House, East Durham NY.

John married Virginia Mulcahy on June 1, 1974. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Knock Shrine in East Durham. John was a 61yr life member of the East Durham Volunteer Fire Company (joined in 1965), East Durham Vacationland Association, VFW, American Legion Post 1416 and later American Legion Post 291, Greenville. He was also a Life Member of the East Durham Irish Cultural & Sports Centre. He was one of the founders of the Northeast USA Vietnam Veterans Reunion Association.

John is survived by his brother Neil (Eileen) Kellegher of East Durham, NY, sister Carolanne (Werner) Ommerborn of Centerville, MA and brother-in-law Ralph Kelly of Slingerlands, NY. As well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and grand-nephews.

John is predeceased by his Wife, Virginia of 43 years, his brother Patrick (Mary) Kellegher & sister Mary K. Kelly.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 17th from 4pm to 7pm at the East Durham Fire House at 2401 Route 145, East Durham. Funeral mass will be offered on Saturday, April 18th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Knock Shrine, 2052 State Route 145, East Durham. Burial will follow at Winston Cemetery, East Durham.

Condolences may be left at www.ajcunninghamfh.com.