Patrick J. Kelleher, 78, of Whitehall, died peacefully April 22, 2015, in Lehigh Valley Hospice, surrounded by his dedicated and loving family.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Patrick J. and Adelaide (Mueller) Kelleher.

He and his wife Louise E. (Stocker) Kelleher married on Valentine's Day 1959, and enjoyed 56 years together.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Catholic Church, North Catasauqua.

A 1955 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic, he retired from Western Electric in 1987 after 30 years of faithful service.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Brenda Faust and husband, Roger, of Germansville, Lisa Palmer and husband, Charles, of Whitehall, and Rosalind Baer and husband, Randall, of North Whitehall Township; grandchildren Megan, Quinton, Amy, Tyler, Brianna and Andrew; and great-granddaughter Brooke.

He was predeceased by his sister Patricia Wendell.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Arrangements made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.