Daniel Edward Kelliher

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Daniel Edward Kelliher, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Kelliher; brothers, Paul, Dick and Tom Kelliher.

He is survived by his sons, Dan Kelliher Jr. and Patrick Kelliher, both of San Francisco, California; other loving relatives and friends.

Daniel was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Garden City, Long Island.

Daniel obtained a master's degree in history from Long Island University (LIU Post).

After moving to San Francisco in the late '60s, Daniel met Mary Margaret Ollinger. They married and raised a family in Foster City, California.

After retiring in 2001, Daniel and Mary moved to Fairhope, where they lived out their golden years enjoying a rich social life with friends and family.

A devout Catholic, Daniel was a member of the St. Lawrence choir. Daniel was a skilled cook, loved to entertain and had a wry sense of humor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.

Interment will follow in Belforest Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-990-7775, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.