Christopher Keane Obituary

Christopher Keane of Bridgewater died Feb. 12, 2013, at the age of 62, from pancreatic cancer. Chris was the loving son of the late Gerald and Helen (Morrissey) Keane and grew up in Rockland. He was a graduate of Rockland High School, Class of 69. He worked for Tedeschis Food shops for over 35 years and was currently still employed. He loved working and he considered his co-workers friends, often times playing golf after work. Chris was happiest when helping others. Chris married Janet on Aug. 31, 1974, and the two raised their family in Bridgewater. Chris lived for his wife, kids, and grandkids. He was the devoted husband of the Janet A. (Welsh) Keane of Bridgewater; and loving father of Brian C. Keane and his wife Kelly of Connecticut, Patrick J. Keane and his wife Jaime of South Carolina, and Courtney E. Kogler and her husband Justin of Marion; Grampa-Bumpa to Connor, Nolan, Logan, Brennan, Hunter, Declan, Colin, and Olivia; loving brother of Ellen and her husband Thomas Buckley of Maine and Jay Keane of Kentucky; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Mass of Christian burial was held Feb. 16, at 9 a.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 103 Center St., Bridgewater. Burial will be private. Visitation was Friday evening from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in Chris memory may be sent to The HOPES Program, c/o Mass General Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. For online guest book, visit www.ccgfuneralhomes.com. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-378-4826

Published by The Bridgewater Independent from Feb. 14 to Feb. 21, 2013.
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Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Sincerely,
Bevalie & Richard Prosper

February 18, 2013

Dear Janet,
So sorry to hear about Chris my thoughts are with you and your family.
Ray LaCouture

February 16, 2013

To the Keane family. We will always remember you all in our hearts. Please accept our deepest sympathy. The Smerz Family.

February 14, 2013

Dear Janet and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We knew Chris in Little League about 100 years ago. He was a great guy and we were so sorry to hear of his passing.

Dick & Marianne Giovanoni

February 14, 2013

Dear Janet,Courney,Justin and family,

May hope sustain you

Friends surround you

And love give you strength

With Deepest Sympathy,

Steve and Donna Mikolazyk

February 14, 2013

Dear Janet, Brian, Patrick, and Courtney,

I am so sorry to hear about Chris. He was such a wonderful man. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Ted Hutchinson

February 14, 2013

Dear Janet and
Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue and Skip Sullivan

February 14, 2013

Dear Janet and Family,
My heart aches for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Love, Your neighbors the Matheson's

February 14, 2013

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