By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning Somerville Director of Veteran Services, Jay Weaver on behalf of Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville announced and unveiled the dedication of “Kelleher Square” located at the corner of Broadway and Irving Streets in Somerville in honor of the Kelleher Family of Somerville.

The American Legion Post 19 Honor Guard fired the traditional riffle salute as well as played Taps at the ceremony.

Friends, relatives and elected officials gathered to pay their respect in honor of

Daniel William Kelleher, Sr (U.S. Marine Corps)

Mary (Murphy) Kelleher (U.S. Navy)

Daniel William Kelleher, Jr. (U.S. Navy)

Edward Joseph Kelleher (U.S. Navy)