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Joseph O'Keefe Obituary

Of Dorchester, July 29, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Catherine E. (Boyd) O'Keefe. Loving father of Margaret M. of Dorchester, Maureen A. Malaney & her husband Neil of Chelmsford, William J. & his wife Christine of Dorchester, and Susan M. McHale & her husband Robert of Weymouth. Devoted grandfather of Christine C., Catherine, Robert, Brittney, and Louise. Dear friend of Richard Bausemer of Dorchester. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER on Friday from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Late WWII Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Joseph's name to: The American Lung Assoc., 480 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451. For directions and messages of condolence, www.oconnorandson.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2008.

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Rita Tobin

August 6, 2008

Dear Peggy & Family,
Iam so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember him and all the fun we had on Ridgewood St. None of us (Tobins) knew Joe had died. Your Mom and Joe are part of our best memories from the"good ol' days"
Love Rita and the girls

Diane Robinette (Jones)

August 2, 2008

To the O'Keefe Family:

I have so many fond memories of Ridgewood Street. As a kid, I'd sit on the front steps with your Dad and just "hang out". We had some great conversations. To this day, I can't hear the word "Hoodsie" without thinking of Joe. (Smile)

May he Rest In Peace

Mike Casey

August 1, 2008

Mr. O'Keefe,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Denise,Steve, Colleen and Courtney Travis

July 31, 2008

Sue,Bob,Catherine and Louise, we are very sorry for you and your family. Please know that you are in our prayers. If we can help in any way, we are here for you.

Carol Griffin

July 31, 2008

Dear Peg, I was so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You were so lucky to have him for such a long time. May all your memories be a comfort during this difficult time for you and your Family. I will remember you in my prayers. Love Carol

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