Senate Resolution No. 905
BY: Senator HARCKHAM
MOURNING the death of Joseph Patrick Kelleher,
devoted family man, distinguished citizen, and
dedicated member of his community
WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable positive
impact on the lives of its residents; Joseph Patrick Kelleher was one
such individual; and
WHEREAS, It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that this
Legislative Body records the passing of Joseph Patrick Kelleher, noting
the significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher of Katonah, New York, died on
Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York, NY, on November 5, 1952, to the late
James Kelleher and the late Ellen Killourhy, Joseph Patrick Kelleher led
a full life of love, hard work, philanthropy, friendship, and
dedication; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher served as President and Chief
Operating Officer of Hutch Management LLC, a Division of Simone Metro
Properties, where he was responsible for overseeing the 42-acre
Hutchinson Metro Center Office Complex with 1.4 million square feet of
Class A office, medical, retail, and educational space, as well as other
commercial properties in the Tri-State area; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher joined the Hutchinson Metro Center
in 2003 at the project's inception and has spearheaded the successful
leasing activity at the complex which is considered one of the most
successful office parks in the region; and
WHEREAS, Beginning his illustrious career in the Real Estate
Division of NYNEX as Property Manager for the Corporate Headquarters
Building, Joseph Patrick Kelleher subsequently served as Director of
Property Management for Catalano Kornblum Management Corporation and
Winoker Realty Corporation, as well as being the Chief Executive Officer
of Casino New York LLC; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his leadership role at the Hutchinson Metro
Center, Joseph Patrick Kelleher served as Chairman of the Bronx Chamber
of Commerce, Co-Chair of the Westchester Square Business Improvement
District, and was on the Board of Directors of the New Rochelle Police
Department Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he recently served as President of the Boy
Scouts of America for the Bronx Council and was on the Board of
Directors for the BSA Greater New York Region for eight years; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher has been honored by the Bronx
Business Alliance, Rotary Club, Bronx Board of Realtors, NYC Police
Department, Jacobi Hospital, Manhattan College, Liberty Democratic
Association, R.A.I.N., Mercy College, and the Bronx Historical Society;
he received the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award, has
been designated a Boy Scouts of America James E. West Fellow, and has
received the Silver Beaver Award for his exceptional character and his
distinguished service within the Bronx Council; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher, a Real Property Administrator
(RPA), was a member of the Building Owners and Managers Organization,
Bronx-Manhattan Board of Realtors, Graduate and Member of the FBI
Citizens Academy, and Host of "Bronx Now" on the BronxNet Network; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher recently received an Honorary
Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Mercy College in recognition of
his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, In addition to all of his amazing business accomplishments,
Joseph Patrick Kelleher was an extremely talented and gifted musician,
playing the accordion, guitar, and piano; with a truly beautiful voice,
he was the only tenor in the choir of St. Mary of the Assumption Church
in Katonah, New York, for over 20 years; he also performed in many local
community theater shows and was part of a Beatles tribute cover band,
"Yesterdaze"; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher was a devoted husband and father,
always placing his family first; he is survived by his loving wife,
Roberta, and two wonderful children, Kristin and Ryan, as well as many
dear family members, friends, co-workers, and associates; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher's infinite selflessness and
benevolence will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories;
his insight and strength will forever serve as a beacon of love, light
and hope to the countless lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Joseph Patrick Kelleher leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man;
he will be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Joseph Patrick Kelleher, and to express its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Joseph Patrick Kelleher.
