James Killelea

James Timothy Killelea, 94, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 18, 2013 in McAllen, TX with his family by his bedside. A memorial mass will be held 10:00am June 12, 2013 at St. Columba Church with Rev. Jules Adator officiating. He will be buried in St. Columba Cemetery. He was born September 6, 1918 in Seneca, Illinois to James Timothy Killelea, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Donahue. Mr. Killelea proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. After the war, he opened Killelea Motor Sales where he sold Studebakers and Fords. He was a citrus grower and loved farming. He will be missed by his family and all those who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife; Leah Hunnicutt Killelea. Mr. Killelea is survived by his son; James (Lilly) Killelea, daughters; Mary (Tom) Monroe, Joan (Randall Pritchett) Killelea and Julie Killelea, brothers; Donald Killelea and Francis Killelea, sister; Madeline Kennedy, 7 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.