John F. "Jack" Kelliher, 69, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Utica on November 27, 1946, the son of the late Thomas H. and Mary (Tobin) Kelliher. He graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1964 and attended SUNY IT. Jack retired from the DDSO in Rome in 2011 after 20 years of service. He was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Parkway Senior Center. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Zinger of Utica; niece and nephews, Andrew (Robin) Zinger of Liverpool, Mary Crysler of Camillus, Thomas (Ashley) Zinger of Raleigh, NC, David (Tiffany) Zinger of Montour Falls, and Richard (Tiffiney) Zinger of Colorado Springs, CO; fifteen great nieces and nephews; several cousins; and all of his friends at Friendly's. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas G. Kelliher in 2003 and by his brother-in -law, Richard C. Zinger in 2005. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 5-7 pm at Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors, 470 French Rd., Utica. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 9:15 am from Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors and 10:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502.