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Sean Keefe Obituary

KEEFE, SEAN M. Sean M. Keefe of Branford passed away on December 31, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in New Haven on September 26, 1946 to the late Frank and Grace Keefe. Sean was the treasured husband of Mary (Grady) Keefe and the world's greatest father to Padraic and Grady Keefe of Branford. In addition to his immediate family he is remembered and missed by his only brother Frank "The Coach" Keefe and his wife Kathleen. He is survived by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Upon graduating from Villanova University and serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, Sean followed in his father's footsteps and made a lifelong career in dental supply sales, continuing the family business, Keefe Dental Supply Company before joining Henry Schein Dental. Sean enjoyed a life of endless summers from Buff Ledge Camp in Mallets Bay, Vermont to the sandy coast of Long Island Sound at the Owenego where he spent countless hours creating and reflecting on memories with friends and family. When not by the water's edge, he could be found on his boat with his family and friends sailing into the sunset. The family would like to thank Sean's dedicated Oncology Team at Yale University Health Services for the comfort and support they provided him. Family and friends may call Friday, January 4, 2013 from 5 - 8 PM at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford and are invited to attend a memorial service at the Church of Christ Congregational, 192 Thimble Island Road, Stony Creek, Saturday morning at 11:00. To honor Sean's memory donations may be made to Brian's Hope, 31 Beechwood Road, Branford, CT 06405. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.

Published by The New Haven Register from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.
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Going to miss you Sean. I have fond memories of 1977 when you and your dad guided the setup of my dental practice and the years of friendship that followed. You were always there for me.
God Bless Dr Lawrence Messina and family

Lawrence Messina

January 11, 2013

Dear Mary, Padraic and Grady,
We have just learned of Sean's passing. We know this has been a difficult battle for all of you. Thinking of Sean at the Owenego, his quick wit,humor and caring.. bring back such wonderful memories!!

Our deepest sympathy to all of you! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!

Marianne Davies, Zack & Ali Gallipoli

January 6, 2013

We arebroken hearted to hear of Sean's passing. It is surreal. Please know we are thinking of you, Padriac, and Grady. Wjile I know you have an enormous support systen in place, if there is anything at all that you need, please let me know.
Lots of love,
Maura

Maura Page

January 6, 2013

Many fond childhood memories of Sean, always very positive coupled with a great sense of "Irish" humor. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy, love, Alicia Lapham, Bruce Grenon

January 5, 2013

I was so sorry to learn of Seans passing. May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength today and always.

Lisa Constantine-Curello

January 4, 2013

Mary, so very sorry to learn of Sean's passing. My deep regrets to you and your boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Smith Klots

January 4, 2013

Mary, Padric,and Grady
I am so very sorry to hear of Sean passing from this world to be with Our Lord in Heaven. Fond memories keep him forever in our minds and hearts. The George Brehm children and their families along with me send their sincere condolences.

Connie Brehm

January 4, 2013

Dear Mary and The Boys, I always have cherished all of our times spent together and the memories we shared. I will continue to hold a special place in my heart for Sean.....and extend my deepest sympathies to you all. Nancy S Nicholson

Nancy Nicholson

January 4, 2013

Mary and Family, I just learned of your husband's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. We will keep all of you in our prayers. It is so difficult to find the right words. Know we are thinking of you. Tracy Roth and Family

Tracy Roth

January 3, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers and I am here if you need to talk.

Joseph Korevec

January 3, 2013

Going to miss you big guy.

luke heavens

January 3, 2013

Dear Mary, Padriac and Grady,

So very sorry for your loss, loosing a loved one is the so hard to deal with my thoughts and prayers are with you and if there is anything I can do please let me know.

Diane and Toby Bergantino

January 3, 2013

Our most heartfelt prayers to Mary, Padraig, Grady and Frank. We are praying for all of you during this terible time. Wonderful memories of a husband, father, brother.
Al, Jane, Matt LaPrino

January 3, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathies and the promise of our prayerful support, Mary.

Sr. Mariette and SHA Alumnae Association

January 3, 2013

My deepest sympathy for Sean's wife and children. Sean was not only a great colleague to work with but also a great friend and always a true gentlemen. I will miss him. Dr. Almouzayn

Dr Almouzayn

January 2, 2013

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