John Joseph Kellard (Jack) passed away on August 27, 2020 at the age of 94. He was born in New Rochelle, NY to Mary and Joseph Kellard, who predeceased him along with his brother Adrian Kellard.
He attended New Rochelle schools and enlisted in the Army Air Corp and proudly served from 1946 to 1949. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He was proud to go on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC recently with his daughter Carol Thompson.
Jack worked in retail at Brook Brothers until he retired. He also held a second job for over 50 years at Madison Square Garden. where he enjoyed many great performances and sports events.
He especially enjoyed travelling, dancing, playing golf and spending winters in Florida.
He is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Louise Coleman, his former wife Michelina Wright and their children Carol Thompson, John J Kellard and James Kellard and his other children, Mary Vale, Maureen Jones and Joseph Kellard. There are 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Jack will be waked at Westchester Funeral Home, 190 Main Street, Eastchester on Sunday, August 30th. Visiting hours 2 pm to 6 pm. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, August 31 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 53 Winter Hill Rd. Tuckahoe, NY.
Online condolences can be made at www.westchesterfuneralhome.com.