Patrick Joseph Kellegher

Patrick J. Kellegher, 87, passed away on May 4, 2024 with his loving wife holding his hand.  Pat was born November 25, 1936 to Patrick & Elizabeth Kellegher (Ryan).

After serving as a tank driver in the Army, Pat returned to Anaconda and was hired as a Boilermaker for the Anaconda Company.  He spent 25 years working for the company.  He then was employed by Cleveland Wrecking Co. that demolished the smelter. Upon completion of that task, he then went to work for the Community Hospital of Anaconda in the maintenance department.  He worked for them for 10 years +.

On January 20, 1963 he met and married the love of his life, Bonnie R. (Massey).  This union lasted 61 years and produced three sons, Patrick Tod (Uncle Buck) Kellegher, Rob & Dotsie Kellegher & Cory Kellegher.   Pat’s favorite job was then to help raise his grandchildren, Brian Luskleet, Danika Fabich, Kynan & Sean Kellegher.  His favorite title in life was Papa Pat.

Pat is survived by his wife Bonnie, sons Pat, Rob (Dotsie) & Cory, sister Onnolee Murray, brother and sister in-law Floyd & Linda Sather, brother and sister in-law Roy & Lisa Massey, grandchildren Brian Luskleet, Danika & Joe Kielminski, Kynan Kellegher (Macy Matosich) & Sean Kellegher.   Also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Al Martin (stepfather), Bill & Florence Massey (In-laws), Ray & Gene Cutler, brothers in-law Dale Massey & Don Murray, sister in-law Loreen Massey, nephews Scott Sather & Danny Massey.

Special thank you to Anaconda Pintler Hospice for all the wonderful care (especially Ruth, Libby & Amy).

A Memorial Service for Pat will be held on June 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gateway Christian Fellowship, 300 E 4th Street, Anaconda.  A luncheon will follow at noon at the American Legion Hall, 220 Cedar Street, Anaconda.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Pat and his family.