David P. Kelleher, 56, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 28, 2017. A 1979 graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School, his life was filled with adventure, travel and food. His unexpected death is a stark reminder to enjoy every minute of life. 

David was the son of Maureen (nee O’Leary) and the late David J. Kelleher; the brother of Kathleen (Dean) Rogers, Noreen (Alan) Cassidy and Eileen (Barry) Tinley; the uncle of Maureen, Claire (John), Dean, Megan, Mary Kate, Kevin, Nora and Brian; and the great-uncle of Lucy and Jamie. 

Visitation and funeral Mass took place on June 1 at Oak Park’s St. Giles Church. 

The family appreciates donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1550, Chicago 60601. Arrangements were entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options. 

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