KELLEHER, Michael Thomas Michael Thomas Kelleher, 58, of Newington, passed away Sunday, (November 7, 2010) at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Queens, NY son of the late John and Eileen (Guiheen) Kelleher and was educated in the Rocky Hill school system. Michael started a career with the City of Hartford Public Works Dept. in 1978, going on to become Assistant Superintendent of Streets before retiring in 1999. He later worked for the Town of Glastonbury Board of Education at Smith Middle School for several years. He was a lifelong Yankees Fan and proud supporter of UCONN Basketball and a 25 year friend of Bill W. Michael's biggest joys in life were his children Ryan and Paige Kelleher of Windsor, he also is survived by his sister Sheila and Terry O'Connor and their children, Siobhan and Daniel, his cousin and best friend Patrick and Nancy Coughlin and their daughters, Kerry and Kelly, his ex wife Marjorie Kelleher and all of his many close friends. He was predeceased by a brother John Kelleher. The family would like to thank all those who cared for Michael during his illness especially the extraordinaire nurses on the 7th floor of St. Francis Hospital. The funeral will be Thursday, (November 11, 2010) 6:30 p.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours will be Thursday, (November 11, 2010) 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: CT Chapter of the American Liver Foundation, 127 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.