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John Keelen Obituary
JOHN "JACKIE" E. KEELEN
AGE: 49 KEANSBURG
John "Jackie" E. Keelen, 49, lifelong resident of Keansburg, passed away Friday, Feb 26, 2010 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Jackie, was born on July 27, 1960 to Wilma and Jackie Keelen in Red Bank. He along with his sisters was the owner of Jackie Keelen's Bar and Liquor store, Keansburg. He attended St. Ann's School, Keansburg and graduated Keansburg High School on the National Honor Society. Jackie was always involved in sports during his high school years and was on the 1976 Keansburg Titans State Championship football team. His senior year, he was the captain of the football and baseball teams and was awarded "Outstanding Athlete of the Year" in baseball. Jackie also took pride in being a fireman in Keansburg with The Keansburg Fire Co. #1 since 1978, and holds the position of Financial Secretary and has also served as one of Keansburg's Fire Commissioners. Jackie served as treasurer of the Keansburg Chamber of Commerce for many years. He was a communicant of St. Ann's Church, Keansburg, and devoted many years to the youth of Keansburg, from coaching Pop-Warner football, to being instrumental in the development of the Keansburg Baseball and Softball League and in the creation of the Keansburg Soccer League, serving both leagues as treasurer and coach. He also was the Commissioner of the Northern New Jersey Babe Ruth Softball League.
Jackie was predeceased by his parents, Jackie Keelen in 1991, Wilma Boyd Keelen in 2002 and his nephew, Michael Robinson Keelen in 1999. Surviving are four sons and daughter-in-law, Jack and Natasha Keelen of PA, Joshua Keelen of West Keansburg, Kyle Keelen of Keansburg, and Patrick Robinson Keelen also of Keansburg; a daughter, Brandi Keelen of Keansburg; two sisters and brother-in-law, Deb Keelen of Washington and Suzy and Anthony Lee of Keansburg, and his granddaughter, Mairin; three nieces and nephew-in-law, Shannon and Michael Harms, Kristen Truax, and LeeAnn Wolf Keelen, and his loyal companion, Bear.
A private cremation took place at Monmouth Memorial Park in Tinton Falls. On Thursday March 4 there will be a Mass held at 10:15 am at St Ann's Church, Keansburg. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donation be made in Jackie's memory to the Keansburg Fire Co. #1. Letters of condolences can be sent to www.jacquelinemryanfh. com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Keelen
Maryann
February 23, 2025
Never forgotten Jack you are missed by many
Karen O´Neill
February 24, 2024
He was a man who was always kind to me and always had a smile for all. Gone to soon.
Karen O´Neill
Jacqueline Griffith
February 23, 2022
I was thinking about you recently, boy I miss your phone calls of jokes and laughter. Just not the same anymore, you were one of the best. Keep watching over your family, since you are a special angel now. One day we will meet again ... until then keep an eye on my special angel up there.
Maryann Donnelly
February 23, 2021
Miss you cousin. Rest in heavenly peace. Until we are all reunited together❤
Karen O'Neill
February 23, 2019
Time goes by so fast, but the wonderful impression of this dear man who always had a smile for everyone remains in my mind and will forever, Good keep you in his grace. Miss your warm presence Jackie
March 26, 2012
Jack, the parade is coming soon. I wish I could see you wearing the Sweater I had made just for you in Ireland. It was something that you always wanted. So happy I could give that to you. Even for a day..At least I got to see you try it on. I will never forget the look on your face when you opened it. Shine on dear heart
SHARON GASPERONE
March 26, 2012
HEY JACK I KNOW YOUR SMILING DOWN FROM HEAVEN ALONG WITH MR & MRS G. YOUR PARENTS & ALGIE & PAULIE GASPERONE..ALONG WITH MANY OTHER BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE THAT LEFT US WAY WAY TOO EARLIE HONEY...YOU WERE TRUELY A BLESSINGTO US ALL
March 9, 2012
today like everyday i miss you like crazy. Some days you are all i can think about. today seems to be one of those days. I swear i can smell you at times. I love that in some way everyday you let me know you are here on my shoulder and in my heart. You took the most loving part of me with you. I don't think anyone could ever understand the whole I have in me without you.
February 26, 2012
Jack, its been 2 yrs since you left us and it feels like it just happened. You are missed as much today as that first day. I think of all the things we could of done if you were still here, but I remember the things we did together and thats what helps it not hurt as much. You will always be in my heart until we meet again. Keep an eye over all that loved you and every person who you touched while you were with us, there are some many. Love you and miss you so much. T
December 31, 2011
Hey Jack, just wanted to let you know that I am always thinking of you. Being that on Christmas the VFW Post in Hazlet is closed I take my dad to your bar for a few beers, of course we sit near you it makes me feel like you are there with us. I know that you are always looking out for us and I hope that we are not to much trouble for you as we were when we were younger. You will always be with me and just remember you have touched so many people even after you have left us. I love you and miss you so so much.
T
Amy Ullrich
December 25, 2011
Dear Mr. Keelen,
Unfortunately I have never had the privilege of meeting you, but I do have the honor of dating your son. He has told me so many different stories about you that it feels as though I do know you and that you are here with us now. I know that you are looking down on him from heaven and I gave him a little reminder of that for Christmas this year. I just want you to know that no one loves and misses your more then your son does. I look forward to meeting you sometime in the future.
- Amy
October 17, 2011
My dearest Jack,
things have not changed much. I still pray to hear from you everyday in some little way and as always you never disappoint me. I pray every night that you take my hand. I can't wait to see you. I love you with everything I have. I will never be the same. But you dear Jack are the lucky one. please say hello to everyone. Forever in my heart and soul.
SUZY LEE
September 14, 2011
DEAR JACK,I AM THINKING OF YOU FOR NO SPECIAL REASON LIKE I DO EVEY DAY.I MISS YOU MY DEAR BROTHER SO MUCH.THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS ME NOW IS THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE IN PAIN AGAIN!YOU WE'RE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME MY WHOLE LIFE YOU SPOILED ME.I WAS VERY LUCKY ,I KNOW THAT .I LOVE YOU JACK ,SO MUCH,PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS LIKE I DO WITH YOU.SUZY
suzy lee
August 25, 2011
Jack,please watch over all of us this weekend,I remember the last hurricane,and of course you we're there for everyone!I always felt so safe with you,I am very scared for all of us please pray for us!
suzy lee
August 22, 2011
My Dear Brother,today isn't any special occassion,just another day that I am thinking of you and missing you so very much.It will never be like it was and at times it's still so hard for me to accept.My love for you will always be the same,you we're the closest person to me in my entire life and you can never be replaced.I think of you every single day and wish we we could be together again,I truely believe we will be together someday but that still don't make it any better!!!I Love You Jack
July 27, 2011
hey Jack, just wanted you to know that not only today but every day I am thinking of you but more so today b/c it is your birthday and you should be here having drinks for the special day wish is as special as you are and will always be in my heart. Nicole wanted me to let you know that she too is thinking of you always. Deb, Nicole and I are going to Ocean City, Md on saturday July 29 until Aug 6, which should be interesting with the three us enjoying the partying part...wonder which one of us is suppose to be the responsible one...hope its not me, but if you can as you always do, keep an extra eye on us.Well tell everyone I said hi and of course if you ever happen to see any of the Dohertys or Hallorans please let them know I miss them. Until I reach out again just remember you may not be physically here with us but we all know that you will always be here in our hearts. Love, T
July 27, 2011
Hey Cuz, Been thinking about you.
Keep watch over all of us.
Give my Dad a hug for me.
"Until we meet again".
much love to you and the rest of the clan.
xo Cuz
July 2, 2011
hey Jack, sorry I havent been here to talk to you but you know that I talk to you every day. I look at your photo on my phone and everytime I see 727 I know you are here with me. There are people in your life that you know will always be with you and you my friend will always be with me. Just wanted to let you no I miss you yesterday, today and tomorrow until we see each other again. Love T
June 30, 2011
even tho we still go on, it will never be the same. Love and miss you so so very much. No one can ever understand the way I feel .
May 27, 2011
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DREAM. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LITTLE MESSAGES TO LET ME KNOW YOU ARE HERE. I SWEAR I CAN SMELL YOU.
May 16, 2011
:( tears are all my heart has.
suzy lee
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter My Dear Brother,
Thought of you first thing this morning,just thinking of how we would be cooking together and spending the day together.Sure do wish I could turn back time.Please give my love to Mike, Daddy and Mommy.I love You Jack,Suzy
suzy lee
April 19, 2011
Jack,here I am again,everyone is worried about me I can't understand WHY!You are not here and it's so dawm hard for me to get on without you,you we're such an important part of my life,and got me through every thing bad that ever happened to me,I miss your company so much I could just cry.Jack I know I am an adult but I hurt so bad please pray for me,I think I need you all to help me out alittle so get after them for me please I love you.Suzy
April 18, 2011
just thinking of you today and every day. you are missed so much. love you
T
April 14, 2011
My prayer every night is,
NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP, I PRAY MY HEART NO LONGER WEEPS. LET ME DIE BEFORE I WAKE AND PRAY DEAR JACK MY HAND YOU'LL TAKE.
i can't believe how a heart can hurt
SUZY LEE
April 3, 2011
JACK,I STILL CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE,MY DAYS ARE SO EMPTY WITHOUT YOU,SOMEDAYS I JUST FEEL SO LONELY AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.PLEASE HELP ME JACK,I WAS SO GLAD WHEN PATRICKS DAY CAME AND WENT.SINCE YOU PASSED AROUND THAT TIME ITS ONLY JUST A VERY BAD REMINDER.I FEEL VERY DOWN TODAY AS IM SURE YOU CAN TELL.YOUR LOVED AND MISSED SO MUCH MY WONDERFUL BROTHER.PLEASE GUIDE ME THROUGH THESE BAD TIMES AS YOU ALWAYS DID.LOVE SUZY
April 1, 2011
Hey Cousin, Just thinking of you and wanted to say hello.
I look at your picture everyday and you are always in my prayers. xo Maryann
March 31, 2011
Hey Jack, well its been a very sorrowful time without you and its only a little more then a year. Today is the last day for writting to you for the Guest Book but that does not mean that I will not write to you. I figuered that I can just type away on the computer like I have done here and talk to you as often as I want. I just wish that it was face to face and that GOD did not take you from us. But I guess HE had other plans for you. I think of you every day and I see so much of you in Josh and Patrick, I know that you are so proud of them. Sue is doing as good as she can and I will try what I can to help her. I did get to hang with your cousins and it was very nice plus we talked about you and their dad. To many people have past away in such a short period of time, but I guess thats why GOD gives us things to remember them by. Do I have some of the best memories of you and the early day hanging at the bar. Well this is so long for now and I know that you will always be watching over your loved ones and your presents is always with us. I love you Jack and miss you so much.
Love, T
March 31, 2011
you will be forever on my mind eternally in my heart. I pray I see you soon every day.
March 27, 2011
It's been a year..and everytime I enter the bar...I feel your presence. That is how great your spirit is. Unlike the physical body, your legacy of love and compassion will never die. I am so proud Jack to have known you and call you my friend.
Tony....Restaurant Expo
March 23, 2011
Hey Jack, just wanted to say you are always with me. St. Patricks Day is just another rough time with out you and this year I didnt have your cousin Maryann or Ruthie with me because of the passing of their dad your uncle. It was sad that he past but I know all of the family members are showing him around. I was glad that I did get to spend some time with Sue, she is so lost without you, just as so many people are who you crossed paths with. This saturday is Kburgs parade and ends at the bar, if it is anything like the 17th then I better get there early. The boys (Josh, Pat, Stick, Crawford and Dave) all take care of us old ladies, now I know what the people who hung out there when I first started to come there were thinking, its crazy to think it was so long ago and I was so young. But I can still drink, no shots please. I will try to get back before the 31st, I know that is the last day your guest book will be online. If I have to I will just start writing on the computer and save it for a rainy day, not like I dont talk to you without the computer. Its not just me Nicole and Deb do it too.
Love and miss you so much but thats just how much you meant to me.
Love, T
March 13, 2011
I know your watching over me... Send me some of that Irish luck today
love you
Maryann Donnelly
March 13, 2011
Hey Cuz, By now I'm sure you are enjoying Daddy at your table.
I know he is in good company with all of his family that went before him.
Jack, Daddy never did learn to play cards so maybe he is learning that and he is teaching everyone how to swim. Knowing you are all with each other and resting in peace brings me some comfort, missing you all is just a human feeling and I have so much support from our wonderful family. I just pray for Grace from God everyday.
Spending time with your sisters and your family today to celebrate your "princesses" birthday, so we should have some laughs.
Love you all, "until we meet again"
xo Cuz.Maryann
March 12, 2011
hey Jack, its March 12 and the start of St. Patricks Day/Month is approaching us...again with out you. It is always one of my most favorite times with you. I will not do you wrong and not drink with/to you. Oh, Nicole is going to add a ladybug to her tattoo for you, you were such a big part of her life, even if we didnt see each other often. Love and miss you so much. God Bless, Love, T
February 26, 2011
it was just a year ago that we lost you and everyone who knew you is still healing. As you have always done keep watch over your family and friends as it is still a shock. you will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS, love, T
sue lee
February 25, 2011
Oh Jack,I am just sitting here thinking of you and what it was like a year ago tonite!I never could imagine hurting or feeling as bad as I did with Michael,but boy was I wrong.There has not been one day that i don't talk to you and tell you how much your loved and missed.I do have a peace with Michael now because I know he's with you.I love you all so much,Goodnite and Godbless,Suzy
February 24, 2011
tomorrow marks the day my life changed at 10:00pm. The link to the chain that held our family together broke. I miss you terribly.. but I'm making it on my own just like you would have wanted me to with what happend. Thank you for making me tough and who I am today. Also please welcome Kayla.. another one too soon.. Love you and miss you.
February 23, 2011
357 days is now a lifetime.
February 19, 2011
just wanted to let you know that I dreamt of you last night. It was just like old times, just hanging out in the bar with Sue, Josh, Miran, lil Jack and his wife. If was great you were so happy just being you. I love and miss you so much. Thinking of you all the time. Please look over MaryAnn and the rest of the Kauffmanns. Talk to you soon. Love T
February 15, 2011
Hey Cuz, Please pray for me. xo
sue lee
February 14, 2011
Happy Valentines Day Jack,you never forgot one.You always called Mommy and I to wish us a happy day! Your with her now,and I know you could not be with anyone else who could love you more then her,"besides me"...I LOVE YOU JACK,SUZY
February 14, 2011
my heart is broke this year. I love and miss you with every ounce of blood that runs through me.
Teresa
February 9, 2011
hey Jack, just wanted to let you know that I know your around. The numbers 727 keep showing up, its been the past couple of days, so I know your here. I think of you so much and miss you more and more every day. Well Nicole is moving into her own place over the wknd, her fiance and her are no longer and we agreed that we should not live together. I just hope she can survive in the adult life on her own. We should have some laughs moving her, Deb, Lisa, Rob and me are going to help so Im hoping that we dont pee our pants, its very cold out. You know us when we get together its never dull. I know have I asked this before but could you keep an eye on her for me and I know that you have because of the things that have taken place in the past couple of months. If you could also tell Tiny that would be good. I lost him 19 yrs ago on the 13th of this month. I think of him some much to this day, just like I think of you. Miss you lots and love you more. I will check in again soon.
Love, T.
suzy lee
January 31, 2011
Jack,this had to be one of the worst years of my entire life!My days without you feel so empty for your company and love.You spoiled me my "Dear Brother".I am so grateful for the day I moved back here,because of all the time we had together.The bond and love we shared ,I could only wish that another brother and sister could have and feel what we had,it was so wonderful and special,thats why I guess I feel the way I do.I never thought i could love you more,but I do because I miss you so much.I know I was lucky to be your sister,and I am so happy you will never hurt or be in pain ever again,but I must say it's very hard for me without you.I sound very selfish,don't I.Thats what happens when your use to the BEST!!!Suzy
January 26, 2011
Hey Jack, well its been 11 mos since that terrible night when you left us. It still seems like a bad dream. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you or something lets me know that you are with me. The other day Nicole and I went to the mall, she wanted to go to build a bear to get the latest item for Valentines day. Of course this year it is a ladybug, so there was no surprise to me you knew we would get one. She of course named him Jackie and the birth date is July 27, 1960. She also misses you so much. I was crying when she was typing out the information on the computer there and she said that there will never be a time that you will not be with us. I was messing around with my phone last week and by doing so I lost the picture that Suzy sent me of you with a huge lobster you got from Peter Faccas for one of your birthdays. But I was lucky to have a picture of you from a St. Pattys day in the bar. So now that is the one on my phone. You were and are a big part of my life growing up, you helped me out in so many ways and no matter what if I needed anything you were there for me, just like you would be for anyone you knew. Please keep an eye on your sisters, children, cousins, nieces and nephews, along with all of us who drove you nuts. Maryann has been so nice to have this here for us to write you, its just like having you still here with us. I know that I havent been here in a while but that doesnt mean I wasnt thinking of you. This is my way of dealing without you, I come here to check in and let you know that Im doing ok. When this ends and we will no longer have it Im sure that all who have stopped here will still be talking to you. You probably will get a headache, but Im sure that you will have a few drinks to get rid of it, but you will love it because it will show you just in case you didnt know how much you are loved and missed. So the weather is freaking crazy, its raining, snowing and hailing. It reminds me of the night it was snowing so bad you couldnt see two feet in front of you and Rob was working in the liquor store and wanted to hang out in the bar, so of course I was such a good friend I walked to the bar from Fox Ave. When I walked in the door you were like....are you kidding me - I said nope Rob didnt want to be out be herself. But after you closed the bar we had such a good time cleaning off the blazer and making snow angels. I have so many great memories of you and thats what keeps me smiling when I am pissed that God took you from us. I get it, but I dont have to like it. I can be mad at Him and I let him know that we were not ready for you to go. As we have heard in our lives "the good ones go to soon," well they werent kidding. You were and are one of the good one, hell you are one of the GREATEST, I am honored to have you in my life and as my friend. Please keep a watch over all those who love you, yes you will be very busy which really isnt a bad thing, until we see each other again. I will check in in one month, one of the most saddest day in my life, a year after you left us. I love you and miss you. Good night and God Bless.
Love always, T
maryann
January 16, 2011
hey Cuz, Just thinking about you. I come to this page to read all the people that love and miss you and for some reason it makes me happy how much you were loved and by so many. Like your Dad I am sure there were strangers you helped and we will never hear of those stories, but I know enough of them, and I know you are in heaven with the rest of the good people that have gone before us.
Rest easy Dear Cousin, you will never be forgotten xo
Suzy
December 31, 2010
Jack,what can I say? I will miss your call tonight at 12,like I do every morning,I would love to close my eyes tonite and dream about you.I miss you so much and love you Jack
Kelly Murphy
December 31, 2010
Hey Jackie, New years is 1 of the most rememberable moment I had with u. I know u are always here so tonight we will celebrate again! we love you & miss you sooo much !! xoxoxo
Love Frank & Kelly
December 28, 2010
I can't tell you how much I hate snow. It was one of my favorite things. Now all I think about is the last snowball you threw at me and I couldn't stop laughing cuz the snow went down my back. Treasured memories are what I hold onto. OX times 100000
maryann
December 26, 2010
hey cuz, this snow is an terrible reminder of that night you left us. keep us in your prayers and watch over all of us.
God Bless us all. xo
suzy lee
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas My Dear Brother,Mairin and I just lit a candle in your memory so you will glow with us all day not just in our hearts.We all love you so much Jack.I cherish all the time we had together until we meet again Jack
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas... it still doesnt feel real with out you here.. big hug and kiss.. this year all i want is to see you and i know that's not possible so how about sending some snow my way :) love you always
December 25, 2010
Hey Jack, just wanted to say Merry Christmas. I know that you are with your mom, dad and Michael, but you are so missed down here. Be with your family and watch over them today as you always do every other day, but this one is going to be tough. You are greatly missed so much by all. Love and miss you,
Love, T
December 23, 2010
No I am not OK. :(
December 21, 2010
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep, Let me die before I wake and pray dear Jack my hand you'll take. this is my prayer to you every night as i lay my head down.
December 17, 2010
Hey Jack, just a little note to say hi and that I miss you. There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my heart. I find myself laughing at the most stupid stuff only because it has something to do with when we hung out. The holidays are coming and it just doesnt seem fair that you are not here to share them with your kids and sisters. I have no idea what they are going through but I know that I am having to rough time, so its a hundred times for them. You have been gone from us for about 10 months now, but it just seems like yesterday that you left us. I know that I dont have to say this but just keep an extra eye on Suzy, she needs you. I have not seen her in months, but I know she is lost without you. You are with your parents and nephew, but she is without you all. Im sure that the Pat and the kids help but there is nother that can ever replace you. You are the only Jack, that has touched so many hearts. Thinking of you always and forever. Miss you lots. Hey, if you see Tiny tell him I said hi and miss him just as much as you. I will write again soon.
Love, T
suzy lee
December 17, 2010
Dear Jack, I can't even christmas shop,all I think of is you and I doing our rounds shopping for everyone ! It breaks my heart to think of christmas without you. I guess I am being very selfish, but I feel so lonely without you here. I believe you are in a much better place with the rest of our family and friends and I am very happy for that,but it still doesn't make me feel any better.I Love you so much,Merry Christmas my Dear Brother
suzy lee
December 10, 2010
My Dear Brother,I am missing you so much these days!I thought I could never hurt or miss someone as much as Mike,but boy was I wrong!I will be so glad when the holidays are over,they are horrible without you!I love you Jack.Suzy
December 6, 2010
First snow fall.. really wish i was with you to see it together.
December 2, 2010
star light star bright I'm wishing on a star tonight. Miss you like you can't believe.
November 24, 2010
Cuz, Look over your family this holiday week.
My prayers are always with them. They miss you terribly.
Our faith in God is what we can always count on.
Love and Miss you all. xo
Until we meet again
November 23, 2010
really bad day. I cry for you everyday.it may all look like all is good on the outside, but it isn't
November 19, 2010
I don't know if you would have ever imagined how you not being here would affect so many people. From start to finish every day you are on my mind and in my heart.
suzy lee
November 12, 2010
My Dear Brother.Here I am again comming back to this page for comfort.The Holidays are just around the corner,I cry just thinking of you and how much I love you and miss you,they will never be the same without you!I really enjoyed cooking all the meals with you and spending the day with you.You will be in my heart like always.I am very happy for you because I know you are with Mommy,Daddy and Mike but my heart aches for you Jack.We we're a good team together brother,please help me get through this it's tough...Suzy
October 28, 2010
Dear Cousin, You have more good company.
God Bless your Aunt Pat along with the rest of "the clan" up there. Keep watching over us all and pray for us.
Love and Miss your smile. xo
October 26, 2010
8 months. cant believe it. I love you so much
October 17, 2010
some one who I had no idea who it was came up to me and said i look just like you and how great of a person you are and how you talked about me all the time and loved me.. the best thing about this is that its not the first second or third time it happend to me.. and everytime it does.. it makes things a little easier and my day better. I love you and miss you every day but i know that i was truly blessed having you in my life even though it was cut short. You made me who I am today and I will always be greatful for that. love you.
October 15, 2010
you can't imagine how empty my heart is. it may seem like all is good on the outside, but if you had magic glasses to see inside, you wouldn't see anything but an empty space.
suzy lee
October 13, 2010
No matter where I am, or where I go you are always brought up! People always tell me how much we look alike or how much you we're loved and missed.I am so proud to be your sister and so lost without you!I love you Jack
September 27, 2010
thank you Jack for every sign that you give me to let me know that you are with me. each and every little things means so much. from the music i hear the movies i see, and the feelings i get in my heart..you will be loved forever.
suzy lee
September 16, 2010
Dear Jack,Thank You for the most wonderful dream !You sounded so beautiful and comforting to me.You promised you would let me know how you we're and you did.I LOVE YOU JACK!
September 1, 2010
Dear Jack, In my dreams you are always happy, I only pray that this is true. With love to you always. xo Cuz
August 30, 2010
can't seem to stop thinking of you. don't sleep, just keep looking around just hoping that you will be coming around the corner. things aren't what they seem to be. never judge a book by it's cover.
August 26, 2010
how is it that a heart can hurt so much for so long. 6 month goes so slow when your heart isn't beating right. I know it will never again be the same. when you left, you left with my spirit. I did, I do, and I always will, no matter how many days, months or years go by. I pray for the day I can meet you again.
August 18, 2010
Just checking in with you to let you know how things are going, not that you dont already know because you are watching over us everyday since you left us. Vacation was great, didnt do much and had a lot of fun. Nicole and her boyfriend Doug got engaged, you would like him, he works hard and treats her like a queen, just like the rest of the family does. It was my brother Ross' birthday last friday the 13th, some people think its a bad day but I love all friday the 13ths because thats when I got a little brother. My dad turned 81 on the 14th, we hung out with him, his social club the Goodfellows had a picinic and we all went (Nicole, Doug, Ross, his daughter Michelle, Deb and myself). Your cousin MaryAnn was there with her husband and her daughter. It was nice to see her again, we havent been together since the month of March, which it seemed like every weekend we were. Not only is it St. Patricks month, we lost you the end of Feb so it started then and just continued on, who knows when it will end. Ruthie came later to the VFW with Bobby and we hung out for sometime. She called my dad for his birthday, he misses them. He used to come out of the bar to see the moms when the kids got off the school bus, but last year they changed the bus route so he hasnt seen much of them. He was very happy to hear from her. I really dont know them that well, but we had so many laughs together. After we left there we went to stop at your bar to see Josh. We like to go in every once in a while to check to see how he is doing. It was a quite night, but still a little early for the younger ones to come out.He is doing as well as he can. Today is Debs birthday, she is like a five year old its just like Christmas for her. Some friends from her job met up and drove into the city to go to McSorleys, so of course I decided to call out of work to join them. It was very nice, my dad has talked about that place for years so we are going to take him labor day weekend. I hope I can find it, I should start now it might take me that long. Well I guess thats it for now. I will check in with you again soon to keep you up with the happenings in my life, I will keep it G rating...you never know who is reading this. But Im sure you can read between the lines for the good stuff. Love you as much today as I did yesterday and miss you today but it will be more tomorrow. Good night and God Bless Jack.
Love, T
suzy lee
August 17, 2010
I find myself comming to this page when I am very sad and lonely,knowing that it's really dumb because this book is a tribute to your memory,but for some reason ,I find great comfort reading what everyone writes to you Jack!I know each one of us share a different kind of love for you.You have touched so many hearts in your short lifetime.I love you,Suzy
August 10, 2010
rough night.. will it ever get better? i just wish you could tell me everything will get better..
maryann
August 6, 2010
Hey Cousin, I think about you everyday. I know in my heart you are Happy and rested, pray for all of us here, we need prayers.
If we could all only learn the lesson of how quick our lives goes by, the world would be a better place.
I try to honor you with that thought. It's a hard thing to do, but honoring your life is a great reminder for me. I know you would want that and I try everyday. Life is a gift.
Rest Easy Jack, we Love and Miss you and your humor.
God Bless all of you up there, Maryann
suzy lee
August 4, 2010
I thought once your birthday passed and your ashes we're spread as you wanted,it would get a little easier.I miss you so much Jack,at times it hurts so bad.I feel so lost and lonely.I do believe in my heart that you are in such a better place and we will be together again,but sometimes I just want you back here with me! You we're always the closest person in my life and always will be .I LOVE YOU,Suzy
July 30, 2010
No one could ever understand the empty feeling i have inside me. my stomach hurts when i think of you. so pretty much i have an ulcer now. so many birthday wishes, you always did throw a great party.LOL I keep telling myself that you can hear everything I tell you. It makes it easier to imagine you're not gone. There are so so many things that I can't bring myself to do. I see you in everything i do. You are forever a part of me. always.
July 27, 2010
Hey Jack, just wanted to let you know that I didnt let you down. I went out after work and had a few for you. One for your birthday & one for me, one because I miss you and one for you, one with you (I had your picture with me at the bar) and one for you, didnt want to get the picture wet so I sacrificed and drank it. Nicole met me after she got done work and we toasted to you, a Happy 50th Birthday and wished you were with us. You had a celebration today, the spreading of your ashes in the Jackie Keelen Field of Dreams, sorry I couldnt make it but was thinking of you at the time it was to be done. I couldnt take off work because I start vacation tomorrow and its moms birthday. Deb and I are going to Ocean City, MD - Deb invited Nicole and her boyfriend Doug, it should be alot of fun. John Berger, his wife and daughter Jess are coming on wednesday when Nicole leaves. I miss you some much and not a day goes by that I dont think of you. You are now in my new Tucson, its red but you seem to enjoy it. Your picture is near the radio and you can hear everything that is said in the car. I swear sometimes it looks like you are just shaking your head with what is said just like old times, we did drive you crazy - but no one could mess with us. Its the same now, when we stop in the bar Josh or Patrick always keep an eye out for us, you would be so proud of them. They are just like you in every way. You did good by them. Well got to go and rest a little Nick gets off work at 10. Good night, God Bless and Sweet Dreams. Miss you every day.
love, T
July 27, 2010
Happy 50th Birhtday Cuz! Today was a great honor in your behalf at the "field of dreams". We all miss you and wish we were celebrating with you at the bar. God Bless, RIP, love, Nancy
July 27, 2010
Happy 50th Birthday Daddy!!! I love you and i with i could give you that kiss and hug you always nagged me about :) lol love you daddy hope you dont get too crazy with everyone up there ;)
Nic
July 26, 2010
so tomorrow is ur birthday i started to think about u and got sad but remembered that you wouldnt wana see people sad when they thought of you so i started thinkin about all the fun times that we used to have or had back in the past. i always think of you jack you were a big part of my life and i miss that but i know you are watching over all of us and we all love you
July 26, 2010
5 months today, you're birthday tomorrow, Mike on thursday. My prayers are with your family. Tomorrow was supposed to be a special day, And I guess in some strange way it will be, with the spreading of your ashes, it is like sending you home. I love you
July 8, 2010
i miss you.
July 7, 2010
I love the "Field of Dreams".
It looks great and is well deserved!
When we were growing up we spent so much time there. Back in those days it was all about Family and having respect for everyone. we all spent so much time together, A simpler time..
I remember the circus coming to town and being on that field. Your Birthday celebrations, watching the fireworks Dad had at all your parties. My brothers and the Falco cousins can remember many more stories that can't be repeated. Those are the memories that stay with me.
Always in our thoughts and prayers Jack, Until we all meet again..xo Cuz
July 5, 2010
No one loved that field more then you. Some people called Jackie's play house. that always cracked me up. Alot of selfless time and hours went into that building and St. John's as well. Not another person could put as much as you did into the kids in this town. SO with that said. Welcome home Jack, I love love love it. Now you can watch everything that goes on at the field. I pray every night that i will see you soon. Bye for now but not forever
suzy lee
July 2, 2010
Well Jack,Your at your "club house" I am so honored and happy to see you there ,you certainly deserve to have your "Field of Dreams".All your very Dear Friends and Family worked very hard to make this possible.I truely love you my dear brother and miss you,Suzy
July 1, 2010
How can 125 days feel like a life time.? when you've lost a part of your heart, that's just want it feels like, not one minute of one day will i not think of you. I loved everything about you.
June 28, 2010
got up and dialed your number
and Your voice came on the line
That old familiar message
Ive heard a thousand times
It just said, sorry that I missed you
Leave a message and God bless
I know that you think I am crazy
But I just had to hear your voice, I guess
I'm gunna miss that smile
I'm gunna miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I'd do it all again
June 28, 2010
Jack you have touched so many hearts and always had a huge heart. You gave so much to everyone including me. You have been there to help me and guide me since I was little. I love you like a father and not a day goes by that I dont think about you and miss you. The littlest thing brings back memories of you songs i hear, people ordering mocha ice coffees you used to have me bring you but you insisted on only calling them a mocha lol. I still remember every sleep over we had there and there isnt one that doesnt involve you somehow playing a joke on us. :] The slumber parties slowly turned into me living there and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate everything you did for me im only sorry I never got to thank you. Thank you for all you have done for me and being a great man. Love you <3 Patty
June 27, 2010
Hey Jack, just another day and of course you are on my mind. I miss you so much but I try to think of the stupid things that happened when we hung out and it makes me laugh. Some things harder then others. I look at you every time I get in my car, I have a picture of you from St. Patricks Day two years ago. It makes me smile because you are happy,smiling that Jack smile that everyone remembers and that makes me happy. I am glad that you are part of my life and that you will always be. I have to get started on unpacking I move into a 1 bdrm apt, Nicole and Doug have their own place now. I will keep a check on the toilet seat,I know when you were here, lol, it will never not be funny. I love you and miss you more every day. Will write again soon. Love, T
sue lee
June 20, 2010
Dear Jack,
Happy Fathers Day ,there isn't one day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you.I know you we're with us yesterday ,Thank for being such a wonderful brother and friend .I love you Jack,Suzy
June 20, 2010
Happy fathers day daddy -love your baby girl
maryann
June 19, 2010
Dear Cousin, Today is a very special day and I know you will be with us. You will be missed but never forgotten, you live on within all of us. Keep us in your prayers and continue to watch over us. Life here on earth is a very short time, we need to be reminded how precious our time here really is.
We all love and miss you, thinking of you reminds me daily, to live our lives to the fullest, until we meet again dear cuz, xo
June 18, 2010
tomorrow is such a big day. Please look over everyone and make them smile, it will be sad, but i know you can help lighten thier hearts.
June 11, 2010
some days i feel like if i write things down it won't hurt as much. couldn't be more wrong.
June 8, 2010
did you heart that Jack. It was my heart. it skipped a beat at the thought of you.
May 27, 2010
92 days, why can't i stop counting. I think if i do stop it will all be real. please god let me wake up and this was all a bad dream, how does one go on. I have no idea. this sucks.
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