The Kelleher clan
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009, 8:28 PM
Updated Thursday, January 5, 2012, 4:26 PM
He is deeply involved in funding suicide prevention efforts in rural Ireland, where young male suicide has become a major issue.
In recognition of his achievements, Kelleher was honored by Irish America magazine as one of the Top 100 Irish Americans of the 20th Century. He has also received public awards from the mayor of New York and was recognized with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1995.
Kelleher is married with three children.
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