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Joseph Keohane Obituary

August 21, 2007. Lifelong Cambridge resident, age 78. Loving husband of 57 years to Lillian R. (Druss) Keohane. Devoted father of Katherine L. Mahoney of Cambridge, Carol R. Segal and her husband Erwin of Medford, Susan F. de la Garza and her husband Eugenio of TX. and Joseph D. Keohane Jr of Somerville. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Keohane, Laura Mahoney-Marra and her husband Tony, Lisa Keohane Bush and her husband Marcus, Lt. J.G. Paul J Mahoney USN, Kristin Keohane, Daniel de la Garza and the late Nancy Segal. Adored great grandfather of Anthony Marra and Sadie Bush. Beloved son of the late Cornelius and Catherine (Brady) Keohane of Cambridge. Brother of the late John F. Keohane of NJ. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral from the William T Hickey and Son Funeral Home, 175 Huron Ave, CAMBRIDGE Saturday at 9am. Funeral Mass in St Peter Church at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday evening 4-8pm. Late retired Lt. Cambridge Fire Dept serving proudly for 41 years. Late US Army Veteran WW II. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445 in Joe's memory Sheila A. Hickey, Director

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2007.

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Laura Mahoney

May 29, 2009

Dear Grandpa,

Wishing you a very Happy 80th Birthday! I wish you could have stayed long enough to celebrate. I smile whenever I look at your picture, and remember so many happy times together! Miss you everyday!

Love always & forever,
Laura

Laura Mahoney

May 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandpa! Thinking of you on your 79th Birthday and always! Miss you so much love you even more!
Laura

John Keohane

May 29, 2008

Uncle Joe,
Remembering the good times on this what would have been your 79th Birthday. We all send you a good cheer. Happy Birthday!!!!

Laura Mahoney

September 21, 2007

Grandpa,

One month today that God called you home. I know that you are no longer suffering in pain, and for that I am grateful. Yet, my heart is still broken that you had to go. I will always remember your smile and the sound of your laugh will never diminsh from my mind. I miss you so much, but love you even more. I thank you for being not only my Grandpa, but the best Grandpa in the world!

Love always & forever,
Laura

Cristina Chagas

September 1, 2007

Johnny,
We are very sorry to hear about Joe. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. With love, muitos beijos, Cristina e Roberto, Paulo e Gloria.

Cheers

September 1, 2007

John Keohane

August 31, 2007

Philip Dutton wrote to me: Dear John, It is with great sadness that I send this mass card in your uncle Joe's name. I remember meeting your uncle at your wedding and thinking how wonderful for your dad's brother to witness one of the happiest days of your life...This mass card symbolizes our Irish Catholic heritage, which we will carry on for generations" Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame Indiana

Ricardo Miguel

August 27, 2007

Dear Jony.
I´m sure he is among all his friends in a very better place.
I´have not had the chance to meet
him, but if he was like your father, I´m sure he was a nice old
fellow.

Birthday Wish

August 27, 2007

Laura Mahoney

August 25, 2007

My Dear Grandpa,
You'll never know how much you have mean't to me. I will miss you so much and love you even more. Please send us your blessings from heaven. Sunday evenings will never quite be the same again.
Love you always,
Laura

Donatella Keohane

August 24, 2007

Dear Lilian and family,
It is very sad to see Uncle Joe go, but I'm sure that he is in a very special place right now. My deepest simpathy.
Love, Donatella

Kelly Wolfman

August 24, 2007

Dearest Aunt Lillian and family, We are so saddened by the loss of our Uncle Joe. We will always remember the great times that were had by so many of us together. We are still a fun bunch and Uncle Joe will always be in our thoughts and prayers. When we are together again soon, we will toast to our sweet Uncle Joe who was loved by so many. We love you and are very sorry that we couldn't be there. Kelly, Lee, LeeAna and Ryan

MARILYN NAGLE

August 24, 2007

8/24/09-I am so sorry to hear about Joe.My deepest sympathy to all Joe's family. I will miss him terribly.He was a very special patient and friend of mine here at Cambridge Urological. sincerely, Marilyn Nagle

Joe's Birthday 2005

August 24, 2007

Barbara & Walter Long

August 23, 2007

Dear Lillian & Family;
Our hearts have saddened with the news of Joe passing on. Joe and I are among the last of the "old timers" once on the CAmbridge Fire Dept.. Please get strength from your belief in our Lord. He will get you through this time of sorrow. Joe will be rewarded in heaven when he arrives for his dedicated work. May the good Lord watch over all of you in this time of grief.

Lillian Greene

August 23, 2007

Dear Lillian and family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. I wish I could be with you all now in your time of grief. Please know that I am thinking of you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love, Lillian

Holding their 1st Great-Grand Child

August 23, 2007

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