Father Michael Kelleher

June 6, 1941 - February 13, 2020

Father Michael Kelleher 78, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on February 13,2020 in Pascagoula. He was born on June 6,1941 in Limerick, Ireland. He was known in the Catholic Community and to other people as “Father Mike” Father Mike studied and graduated from the Seminary of Thurles in Ireland and was ordained 1968. He came to the United States in 1969. He served the catholic community with dedication all of his life. He proudly served the parishes of St Peter Catholic Church of Bassfield, MS; St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gautier, MS; and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pascagoula. Father Mike was a kind and gentle man. He was a self-giving man; he had a personality that everyone loved. He never refused to help anyone who was in need. He loved to travel and going to Ireland to spend time with his family and friends there. He enjoyed cooking and having a great meal especially steak with his friends. Father Mike would like to be remembered as simple man, who loved everyone regardless of their religion or background. He was preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Nora Kelleher. He is survived by his brother John Kelleher, and his sisters Mary Kelleher and Agnes Bateman all of Ireland. He is also survived by his special and devoted friends Rafael Costa, of Pascagoula and Nicholas and Tanya Ferrer of Pascagoula. Visitation will be on Monday February 17,2020 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Father Mikes memory to Sacred Heart and Resurrection Catholic Schools. You may sign the online register book and send condolences at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main Street Moss Point, MS 39563 is in charge of the arrangements.