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Dennis O'Keefe Obituary

O'KEEFE, Dennis P. of Norfolk, formerly of Dorchester, died Sept 25th. Beloved husband of Carol A. (Farmer) O'Keefe. Brother of Michael Bollas of Randolph, Barbara Byrnes of Weymouth, Byron Bollas of Holliston, Steve Somers of Randolph and Colleen Somers of Weymouth. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) WESTWOOD, on Monday Sept. 29th from 4-8pm. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday morning Sept. 30th at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dennis' memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St.. Framingham, MA 01701. Dennis was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Holden-Dunn-Lawler 781-326-0074

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Byron Bollas

September 22, 2024

I can't believe it's been 16 years. I miss you brother.

Tom Terpstra

October 1, 2008

Carol I am very sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a great guy and we love to hassle each other. He will be sadly missed.

Sovereign Bank

October 1, 2008

Dear Carol,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Dennis will be missed by all of us here at Sovereign Bank.

Dana and Donna Sceviour

September 30, 2008

Dennis:

You will be sadly missed and always loved.

Joe Connolly

September 29, 2008

Carol:I am saddened to realize that I will no longer have my buddy to reminise about Dorchester or our beloved Mastiffs.You are in my prayers.

Patty Alarie

September 29, 2008

Dear Carol, I will forever remember the twinkle in Dennis's eyes and smile on his face whenever he came to our office. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Patty Alarie R.D.H.

george & Terry gallagher

September 29, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sandy Billings

September 29, 2008

Carol, My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Cheryl and Mike Crowley

September 29, 2008

Dear Carol,
Sincere sympathies during this difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you - Dennis led a full life and Mike was blessed to have him as a part of his working relationship. Fond memories of him will carry and sustain. God Bless you, Carol. You are in our daily prayers.
Love,
Mike and Cheryl Crowley
Franklin, MA

Elaine Ring

September 28, 2008

Carol ...My thoughts and prayers are with you ...

Byron Bollas

September 28, 2008

Dennis, I am so grateful that we found each other after all that time. We've had so many good times and so many laughs over the past several years - I so wish we had more time together and I'm going to miss you greatly. Thank you for being my brother.

Rick Hanson

September 28, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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