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for Richard Keane
December 26, 2013
Dear Keane family
Dick was one of most inspiring people I ever met. He was always to true himself. I will always remember him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo
Madison Trevean
November 21, 2008
To our family,
We are so sorry that we were not able to make it to the services for Uncle Dick. He was a great man, and he will be missed by many. He will always have a lasting impression on us his family, on everyone who was ever fortunate enough to meet him, and the city of Buffalo as a whole.
Everyone cherish your memories of him, he was a great man.
We are lucky to be able call him family.
Michael & Mckenzie Witmer; Madison Trevean
(Children of Tom Trevean)
PS: I bet Uncle Dick and Uncle Joey are having a great time up in heaven!!
Love you and we'll see you again someday.
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Tim Smith
November 18, 2008
One of my favorite Uncles, I always talked about him with my friends and colleagues. I wish all the best to his family.
Connie (mary c. smith) smith
November 15, 2008
keane family; Uncle dick is in my heart and prayers. He was a wonderful brother, always full of life.
I will miss him.
Yvonne Smith-Sundstrom
November 14, 2008
Keane Family
Uncle Dick will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Yvonne M. Smith- Sundstrom & Family
Daughter of Mary Constance Smith
Boon Cleary
November 11, 2008
My sincerest sympathy,I was out of town, will fondly remember Dick and the entire Keane family in better days at the Club Como.
Boon
Jeri & Joe Uebbing
November 8, 2008
Dear Mary & the Keane family, Jeri & I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We only knew Dick for the past 4 years but had developed a fondness for him. He will be greatly missed, especially by the Amberly lunch group. Our prayers are with you.
James Walsh
November 7, 2008
Dear Mary and family,we are so sorry for your loss,He will be missed by so many. We were blessed to have know him for fifty years and he will never leave our hearts.Devoted husband,father,grandfather,brother-in-law and Godfather to our daughter...it doesn't get much better than that.We loved him and will never forget him. God Bless all of you during these hard times....love Ginger,Jim and Family..Lancaster N.Y.
Joe Klink
November 7, 2008
Our sincere sympathies from Joe Klink and Family. Dick was truly the patriarch that influenced the the impeccable reputation of the Keane family. We will all live in his memory
Kathy Gallagher Sawler
November 1, 2008
Dear Mary and all of the Keane family, What a sad, sad loss. I'll never forget as a little girl when he would come over to the house and tower so high, tell his stories and when you would all sing your songs around the piano that Kate played late into the night while we hid behind the curtains to get a glimps. Those are the memories of the cloth of South Buffalo that I am proud to be cut from that he, and you all, brought into our home. He is surely singing with his Mother now and the songs will remain in our hearts. forever.
vanessa The Sirianni family
October 30, 2008
To the family of Richard Keane
my/are condolences goes out to you and your family on the passing of Richard J Keane, I have met him through politics trail as we traveled the same road, when it came to politics. May you reflect on your fondest memories to pull you through this difficult time.May god be with you today, tomorrow, and always.
Respectfully yours,
Vanessa Sirianni/The Sirianni family
Daun Milligan & Rob Wawro
October 29, 2008
Dorothy, Kevin & the entire Keane Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Jim and Diane Doyle
October 29, 2008
Dear Neil and Keane Family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.What a great South Buffalo Irishman he was.Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you morn this great loss of a man of great spirit and love and most importantly - Father and Husband. With great Respect for all He and His family have done for the true meaning of "Being from the neighborhood" and backing it up every day of his life.
Bob Fischer
October 29, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. I would like to express appreciation for Mr. Keane's decades of public service. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Denis Coakley
October 29, 2008
Dear Keane family,
Please know that you are in my prayers over the loss of Dick. He was a wonderful and funny man. When my grandfather visited from Ireland once, Dick took him out for an evening and they had great laughs. He also was a great host when I was in college and we used to go to the capitol to meet with legislators about issues. He was a good role model, a good Irishman and simply put a good man.
My chaplain here at the school will do Wednesday's mass for him.
Pat & Madonna Keane & Family
October 28, 2008
An Irish Gent
He's utterly impractical, never predictable, sometimes irascible, quite inexplicable, strange blend of shyness, pride and conceit, and stubborn refusal to bow in defeat; he's spoiling and ready to argue and fight, yet the smile of a child fills his soul with delight. His eyes are the quickest to well up with tears, yet his strength is the strongest to banish your fears. His hate is as fierce as his devotion is grand, and there's no middle ground on which he will stand. He's wild and he's gentle, he's good and he's bad. He's proud and he's humble, he's happy and sad. He's in love with the ocean, the earth and the skies, he's enamoured with beauty wherever it lies. He's victor and victim, a star and a clod, but mostly he's Irish- in love with his God.
We are so sad at the loss of Uncle Dick. Our prayers and love are with all of you.
Nicole Hallmark
October 27, 2008
Dear Keane Family, especially Pat, Maria, Jordan, Caroline, Samantha, and baby Payton,
We are sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We can only imagine what it is like to lose such a special person in your life. Your beautiful family is in our thoughts and prayers.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields
And until you meet again, May God hold
him in the hollow of His hand
Love,
The Hallmark Family
Kevin, Nicole, Sam, and Sophie
mike mcgavis and family
October 27, 2008
dear jim,margaret,ann marie and the rest of the family ,please accept our condolences of the loss of richard.
MARY LICKFELD
October 25, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES TO MARY AND THE KEANE FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME.
Patricia Kunz
October 25, 2008
Dear Keane family members, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother/father. He is resting in the arms of our Lord.
God's Blessings,
Tom & Pat (Regan) Kunz
Rev. S. Paul Ayoub
October 25, 2008
Dear Mary and children,
I offer you my condolences. I am remembering him and all of you at Mass today and always. May he rest in peace
Joe & Mary Martin
October 25, 2008
In a political arena where acerbity was the norm, Dick Keane stood out as a soft spoken gentleman. He made his point when needed and backed away from nothing. But, he did it in the best traditions of “Irish Diplomacy,” telling a man to be quick on his way to hades but convincing the errant creature to look forward to and enjoy the journey.
I worked for and against Dick Keane in the various Tong wars that are the sum and stretch of South Buffalo Politics. And whatever the degree of conflict, there was always a warm handshake and a hearty hello, from Assemblyman Keane, in acknowledgment of a fellow Hibernian laborer in the vineyards of the vote. It marked Dick as both decent and fair, a man others could look up to and even ask for help when needed.
His wife Mary & children, his brothers and sisters, & Keane family all will miss his gentle and quiet presence in the months and years to come. But always, ever there will be the memory of that impish smile and the St. Pat’s induced twinkle in his eyes. Sinn Fein was something Dick understood. And now we all do too, without him.
As the holidays come and pass, the Keane family will gather and trade half sad stories of Dick, Puff, Joey and scores of others who have come and left us for the far beyond. The magic of those memories will keep each of them alive as long as any of the great Keane family, of South Buffalo’s Clan Na Gael, walks this earth.
Go gentle into the ages, Dick. We knew ye well and considered it a privilege.
Eileen Cavanaugh Jantz
October 25, 2008
Jimmy and Mickey and All Keane Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We know Dick was such a strong presence in your lives. We will keep him and all of you in our prayers.
Charlie and Eileen (Cavanaugh) Jantz...now Joey is going to have the 'boss' in heaven with him.
Gerry Herbert
October 25, 2008
Mary and Family.
I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss,
You are in my prayers,
Gerry Herbert
October 25, 2008
Mary and Family.
I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss.
You are in my prayers.
Bob and Kathie Drzal
October 25, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sue Reinikainen
October 25, 2008
Mrs. Keane & family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers at this time. We will always have great memories of the Thunder Bay days.
Susie(McNamara) & Rich Reinikainen
Mankato, Minnesota
Jack & Lucille Lydon
October 25, 2008
Dear Mary & Family,
Sorry we were unable to express our
sympathy in person. Our love and
prayers are with you and your family.
Jack Quinn
October 25, 2008
Dear Mary and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on your recent loss. I considered Dick a close friend and I know what an unselfish public servant he was. There is no doubt he will be missed by many, but none as much as you - his family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Beth and Jack Quinn
Kathy Rigoli
October 25, 2008
To the Keane Family- As a child, my brothers and sisters and I would hand out flyers when Mr. Keane was running for an office in gov. My dad (Bill Martin) was a huge supporter. As an adult, I have the pleasure of knowing quite a number of family members, b/c of my employment at Mercy Hosp. I pray for all of you. Kathy (Martin) Rigoli
Dan Muscato
October 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire Keane family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheila Pingelski
October 25, 2008
To all the Keane's,
I am truly saddened to hear about Mr.Keane's death. Please know that you are in my prayers at this time.
Peace to all,
Sheila Coughlin Pingelski
Jenna Hanley
October 25, 2008
I'm really sorry to hear for your loss.
my mom had mentioned it yesterday, and I was waiting to hear when the services were.
But I happened to just read it now, and I'm at work. so I missed it.
once again I'm sorry and I love you guys!
Eric Blake
October 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Patricia and Colleen O'Connor
October 24, 2008
Dearest Keane Family,
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Keane family for your loss. Dick is at peace and in our prayers. I'm sure our beloved, Raymond O'Connor, has already met him at heaven's gate. He has been welcomed by his friends. Patricia and Colleen O'Connor
Esther Anderson,Manfredo
October 24, 2008
wishes and prayers to your family the Anderson family Esther,late Edwin,and John ,and mom and dad
John Manwaring
October 24, 2008
many prayers aunt mary from John Manwaring. ill always have uncle dick in my heart remembering all the bills games he made possible for me,and a few years ago, even my son gabriel. may our God of Love and Peace be with you always in Jesus name amen
Tina Donovan
October 24, 2008
Katie, Mike and Peter,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May the grace of God be with you all.
sheila Dunning-Moncheck
October 24, 2008
with sincere sympathy from the Family of the late Patrick and Ruth Dunning
Joanne Stanton
October 24, 2008
Dear Mary and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Dick was a great man, father and husband. He will be missed by many. We will keep him in our prayers.
Bill and Joanne Stanton
Chris Trevean
October 24, 2008
I'm so very sorry & sad for all of you in the loss of your husband,Dad,brother,grandfather,uncle.He will be greatly missed by a whole lot of people.He truly was a great man.My thoughts & prayers are with you all God Bless!
Debbie (Howard) Nadrowski
October 24, 2008
Keane Family,
What the heart has once owned it shall never lose. May the love of all around you bring you strength and consolation. With deepest sympathy.
Dennis & Donna Becker
October 24, 2008
Mary and Family,
Your family is in our prayers. Dick, will always be remembered for the service he provided to the South Buffalo community.
October 24, 2008
to the entire keane family
all of south buffalo will miss richard keane-south buffalo is in mouring right now- god bless the keane family
Pat Harrigan
October 24, 2008
Keane Family:
Dick was a special person. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. May he rest in peace with Joey and Puff. I will keep him in my prayers.
Pat Harrigan
bob franz
October 24, 2008
To the entire Keane Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dick. He will be missed, but I know Puff and Joey will show him the ropes.
October 24, 2008
To the Keane Family you are all in our prayers.God Bless You All
Kevin,Debbie, Kevin,Katie,Daniel,Amber Whalen
TOM GALLAGHER, LARRY AND SHARON DOCTOR
October 24, 2008
MARY AND FAMILY:WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF DICKS DEATH.HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY BECAUSE OF ALL THE GOOD DEEDS HE PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF SO MANY.I AM SURE THAT RIGHT AFTER DICK MET ST. PETER.KRIEGER, MAHONEY ANDJACK GALLAGHER HAD HIM OUT FOR 18 HOLES.
mudd mcgrath
October 24, 2008
Dick was a class act and will be greatly missed. He helped so many people and his walks through S.Bflo will be missed.If there is a golf club in heaven I'm sure St.Peter will staff it with Dick Sr. as Club Mgr.,Social Director Puff, Greens Keeper Dick and of course Joey as the Starter. God Bless you him and the Keane family. Mudd and Ellen
MARTY & NANCY DUGAN
October 24, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Gail Stranahan
October 24, 2008
With our very deepest sympathy. The Stranahan Family.
Janis Colarusso
October 24, 2008
Dearest Mary & Kids,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy. By knowing Dick, I met Bob Howard... and the rest is history.
Bill & Cheryl Murphy
October 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan and Eileen Connors
October 24, 2008
To the Keane Family,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of your Dad/Husband bring you comfort.
charlie buchanan
October 24, 2008
Dear Mary and Keane family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
charlie buchanan
Kaily Giardina Geary
October 23, 2008
Kevin, Dorothy, and Keane Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father, and a great man in our community. We hope that your memories will help you in this difficult time. Kevin, I alway enjoyed chatting with your Dad when he came to see you in court. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Kaily & Mark Geary
Doreen Horrigan
October 23, 2008
To the entire Keane family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all the wonderful things Mr. Keane did for others and our community. He was truly a presence. He will be missed. My prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Doreen Horrigan
Charlie & Donna Besch
October 23, 2008
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joseph K Quinn Sr
October 23, 2008
Dear Mary & Keane family,
Just a note to express my sincere sympathy & condolences.
Joe Quinn
MARGARET GEARY
October 23, 2008
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF DICKS
PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON.
SORRY WE CAN'T BE WITH YOU.
PEACE, TOM, MARG & MEAGAN GEARY OHIO
Don, Kristin, and Ryan Geary
October 23, 2008
Kevin, Dorothy, boys, and all the Keane family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti & Al DeBenedetti
October 23, 2008
Dearest Mary & Family;
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband, dad, brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Vince and Sharon LoVALLO
October 23, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
MaryJo Lewis-Struzik
October 23, 2008
To The Keane Families,
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Dick has and came from such a great family. The memories help and I'm sure there are many.
Brent Karamanos
October 23, 2008
sorry for the loss of your loved one MR Keane was a good man always helped my family in any way needed.He will be missed by many.
may god bless the keane family.
sincerely Brent Karamanos and the entire Karamanos family
Beth and Joe Vilardo
October 23, 2008
To the entire Keane Family, The sad news of the passing of Mr. Keane has left me deeply saddened. I cherish the memories. Much love.
Paul Riester & Family
October 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Keane family.
Eddy Niemann
October 23, 2008
God Bless
Jim and Toots Cronin
October 23, 2008
Deeply saddened by your loss, with our deepest sympathy.
Your Cousin
Jim and Toots Cronin
Dolores V Cronin
October 23, 2008
To all the Keane's
My family and I send our prayers and deep sympathy, with much love in your sorrow.
Love your cousin
Dolores V. Cronin and Family
Joseph Lombardo
October 23, 2008
Michael and James,
Please accept my deep sympathy on your crushing loss. My prayers go out to your entire family.
Denise Walker
October 23, 2008
Neil,
I am really sorry to hear about your Dad- What a guy and he will be missed! I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Denise Walker
(St Teresa's)
Erich Fuerter
October 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathy is with the Keane family. Mr. Keane was a true gentleman.
Dorothy Keighron
October 23, 2008
Pete, Mike and Kate,
May you cherish your fondest memories of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your friend,
RoAnn Destito
October 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chito & Norma Olivencia
October 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark and Diane Casell
October 23, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Jim and Pat Connolly
October 23, 2008
Our thoughs and prayers go out to Mary and Family at this sad time...I have always admired Dick as a Public Official and a family man , he will be missed.
BARBARA SCANLON LEWIS
October 23, 2008
For those who know Dick Keane there is a great sense of loss today.
Dick Keane was a man of honor and compassion who was commited to helping people in need when he could which he did quietly with no fanfare.
Dick had a code of ethics he brought to his professional and personal life, the ethcis now practiced by his family.
He would tell you today his greatest gifts are Mary, his children and their families, his sisters and brothers.
Dick and Mary welcomed me into their home and a friendship was formed that I will always treasure.
One of my fondest memories is sitting at the kitchen table with Mary, Nancy listening to Dick tell stories [ which he was good at]about growing up, people he knew. There was laughter and music. Irish of course, music from the 40s [White Cliffs of Dover..my favorite]
When think of Dick Keane I will remember and smile.
My love and thoughts are with ya'll.
Lou & Barb Reiner
October 23, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Dick. South Buffalo will mourn the loss of a great man. You are in our prayers.
Gary & Eileen Kelchlin
October 23, 2008
Dear Mary - we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Dick was the epitome of a gentleman and I always enjoyed seeing him on his daily walks through Caz - greeting everyone by name!!! His generous and thoughtful ways were evident at all times. Our fondest memory is seeing you & Dick at the Wilson Boat House and having the opportunity to visit with you both - it was a memory we will always cherish.
Bobby, Maureen, Quinn, Connor & Griffin Finnegan
October 23, 2008
To the entire Keane Family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim and Lisa Walsh
October 23, 2008
Our sincere and deepest thoughts are with Aunt Mary and the whole Keane family during this sad time. Know that the memories for your family will be lasting.
John Doyle
October 23, 2008
Mary & family,
My deepest sympathy on Dick's passing, we will remember him in our prayers...
Jack & Debbie Doyle
charley flynn
October 23, 2008
Dick was a great husband, father and friend. I was fortunate to know him for 68 years, four months and ten days. He was one of my best friends and a friend to thousands of others. We will all miss him, but will join him someday if we are lucky enough to go to heaven. His wife, Mary and her sister Sister Sheila, are two of of the finest, loving, caring and thoughtful people I have ever known. His six children are super as are the remainder of his sixteen brohters and sisters. Bill and Joey who preceeded Dick are now with him. I want to extend my condolences to all. And, dick, until we meet again my the lord hold you in the hollow of his hands. I will pray for you each day of my life!!!
Forever in our hearts.
October 23, 2008
Ellen McNamara
October 23, 2008
To Mary, Kathy, Dick, Neil, Michael, Kevin and Patrick;
When I heard the news of your Dad the first thing I thought of was when my Dad died and your father was the first person to come over to see my Mom.
He sat at our kitchen table and talk about the days in Thunder Bay. It was a great comfort to my Mom.
I am sure he andMike are up in heaven having a grand reunion.
Know that you are in my prayers.
michael griffin
October 23, 2008
Our sincere simpathy to our longtime friends and neighbors---Dick was a great friend and will always be remembered that way. Pat and Mike Griffin Arlington Va.
Kevin and Barb Lillis
October 23, 2008
Mary and family,
Kev and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenny and Rebecca Weaver
October 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
patrick & marylee reardon
October 23, 2008
Mary,i,am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dick,he was a great friend of my,father,fireman,the family will surely miss him.
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