Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Kelleher,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 15, 2024

Billy so many people touching base today. Your son who has missed you so much. He loves nothing better than hearing your stories. We all would have been better off if you were here. Your family has grown immensely. Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren. What a leader you would have been for them. Funny, charming and what a smile. Our hears all miss you.

Mary Ellen
Sister

May 15, 2024

Dad I miss you so much. I can't remember your voice. I remember though. Things come back to me. There just quick glimpses. I know you watch over me. It was hard growing up without you. I'm Proud to be your Son. I Hope your Proud of me. I'm was no angel I'm a Kelleher and all is well today. Life is good. Hope you're with Mom in Heaven making sure she doesn't worry too much. When you died it destroyed her. She Loved you so much. Aunt Mary Ellen,Uncle Jack, Aunt Ceil, Well everyone tells me little things and how much of a stand up guy you were. I LOVE YOU DAD. PLEASE KEEP HELPING ME. I KNOW YOU DO. NO ONE CAN TELL ME DIFFERENT.....LOVE ALWAYS YOUR SON BILL.

William J Kelleher Jr.
Son

May 15, 2024

Thought about you yesterday, May 15th. You are missed.

Sister-in-law forever, Cecilia

Cecilia Diamond
Sister-in-law

May 16, 2023

Billy the day is like the day you were taken from us. Sunny and warm. Cannot believe you have been gone so long. We are old now which never happened for you. All the lives you touched would have been better if you were here with us. You are still loved, still missed especially by your children. Their families have grown but you are always in their memories.

Mary Ellen
Sister

May 15, 2023

[email protected] I was trying to locate an old friend from decades ago, who bears the same surname. Also a Philadelphia police officer The officer I search, his sister was very close to my step father Detective Michael Buben Lowermakefield police department.my dad had a close fondness for "Liz" and was guiding her in her desire to become an officer. My dad died at the scene resulting from a single car motor accident, off duty,losing control of his Corvette..his wife was in the car, MaryBeth-also a respected policewoman who later worked under the Attorney General.I do not know the man being reflected here..the officer, when I glanced at his photo then read so many law enforcement from across our country wrote to pay homage, different branches of our law enforcement his fellow Philadelphia comrades and of course his family.,I was compelled to leave my reflection of what I felt..I give my condolences to his loved ones and friends who "lives were changed that day"...

Maryann Devine

May 27, 2021

Billy can’t believe how long it’s been. Your family has grown so. Children and Grandchildren. Your heart would be filled with pride. They all pass on your stories. And I could certainly use a big brother right now. I lost Albert and I am crippled with grief. I’m so hoping there is more and he is with you.
You are missed by so many. Today is like the day died. Sunny and warm but all I have is tears.

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

May 15, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 15, 2021

Another year without you. We are all old now. But I remember your young smiling face. None of us the same without you. Your family has grown so much. We would all be better if you were here.
Love
Your sister.

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

May 15, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Kelleher.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2020

I came across the reflection from Joanne and Frank last night. Made me feel so good that he is still remembered. We all miss him so much. His son would have loved to have been there, he is always looking for stories and memories of his Dad.
Mary Ellen Perry
His sister.

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

October 10, 2018

Dearest Billy:
Your name came up yesterday at lunch. It was a small reunion of the gang from Cook's Corner. There are fewer of us now. We are all in our late 70's. We are grandparents and great-grandparents. We shared memories. You will always be a part of my memories of the old neighborhood and St. Bernard's. We shared our first crush in 5th grade. I fell for your dancing blue eyes..and you, for my long brown hair. My heart broke when I heard of your passing and that you were riding a bike when you had that horrific accident. I remembered all the times when we were 12 years old that you took me on rides on the back of your Schwin. God bless you for your service to the City of Philadelphia and fly high with the angels. Please know that your friends from childhood have never forgotten you.

Joanne O'Meara-Jones

May 31, 2018

Bill was a good friend of my brother , John Rooney, both hung at “ Cooks Corner”. He was the friendliest guy at the corner. I remember running into him at Narcotics headquarters after making an arrest. Those guys were 4 years older than me and I had. I idea he was a Philly cop too. This was around 1971. I hadn’t seen Bill since before I went into the service in 1965. He never changed, still funny and friendly. My brother and I still talk about him. He is remembered and prayerd for to
This day. God bless and Rest In Peace Bill.

Lt Frank Rooney
Phila Police Department

May 19, 2018

Words are never enough to say how much you are missed. We are not whole without you.

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

October 10, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 15, 2015

It was a beautiful sunny day when it happened. If only it had rained you would't have taken your bike. Endless regrets. Jack and I miss you and know we would have been better people if you were still here to get us through things.
You are loved and missed

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

May 15, 2014

Your loss is still felt so deeply. Your children are grown, grandchildren abound. You should have been here to see it all. Jack and I feel your loss everyday. We miss you and wish you were here to share our lives.
Love
Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

May 12, 2014

I still remember you laughing... a good guy gone way before his time... rest in peace, Billy...

Dianne Kuebler
Widow of Phila. Police Detective

May 15, 2013

My brother- still missed, my heart still breaks for our loss.
Your kids are grown, even some of the grandkids are grown.
You would have loved them all. 40 years - I still see you
young, handsome, Irish, singing.
Our lives are diminshed, and we are not whole without you.
Love
Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Perry
Sister

May 14, 2013

My brother, missed everyday. Our lives were never the same without you. Mom and Dad never got over losing you.
I never knew this site existed - it's nice to know their are others who still think of you. Your great smile, your enthusiam for life, and your being the big brother to me and Jack. The hole in our lives created by your loss has never been filled.

Mary Ellen
Sister

September 10, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 16, 2012

Bill, you were the best brother-in-law ever - the brother that I never had. When you died, so many of our lives changed forever. We never forgot you and never will! Rest in peace Bill.

Cecilia
sister-in-law

November 13, 2009

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been a long time since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Sgt. Kelleher.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 16, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

May 15, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 14, 2008