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Hugh J. "Drew" Keegan Jr.

Hugh Keegan Obituary

Hugh J. 'Drew' Keegan Jr. of Billerica, was chef at Boston College; 53 BILLERICA Hugh J. "Drew" Keegan Jr., age 53, husband of Kerry (Walsh) Keegan, died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at their home, after a long illness. He was born in Boston, Sept. 22, 1953, the son of Mary (Kelly) Keegan of South Boston, and the late Hugh J. Keegan Sr. He lived in Waltham before moving to Billerica in 1979. Mr. Keegan was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America class of 1976, and during his career worked at the Ritz in Boston, and as a chef for Concord Caterer in Burlington, the Gallagher Restaurant in Boston and Burlington and most recently had been employed as a chef for Boston College for the past 16 years. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Emily Keegan and Kathleen Keegan, both of Billerica;a brother, Michael Keegan of VT, three sisters, Jane Doherty of California, Judith DiMarzo of Wayland, and Kelly Reeves of Rhode Island. KEEGAN Hugh J. "Drew" Keegan Jr., of Billerica, formerly of Waltham, Aug. 23, husband of Kerry (Walsh) Keegan. Funeral Monday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Andrew's Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 2 - 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Funeral Directors W. J. and Dean M. Laurendeau.
Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 24, 2007.

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william wonkka

August 30, 2007

Kerry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories.
With Sympathy,
William Wonkka

Donna Young

August 29, 2007

Dear Kerry and girls,
We are saddened to hear of Drew's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Donna Young

Deanna Patterson

August 27, 2007

Kerry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories.
With Sympathy,

Dr Richard Pierce

August 27, 2007

Kerry

Our deepest sympathaties go out to you and the girls. My staff and I are deeeply saddened by Hugh's passing

Jackie Lusk

August 26, 2007

Kathleen,
I am so sorry about your dad. You and your mom and your sister are all in me and my family's thoughts and prayers.

Christine Stickney

August 26, 2007

Kerry and family,
We were very sad to hear about Drew.
Chrys Stickney(Trendcuts Salon)

August 26, 2007

To the Keegan family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Drew's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love from your friends at Trendcuts

Lisa Southworth

August 25, 2007

Dear Kerry, No words can express the sadness we all feel for your loss but please know you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. You have such a wonderful circle of family and friends who are here for you and the girls for whatever you may need. May you find some comfort in the love and friendship that so many share with you.
With my deepest sympathy, Lisa

Charles & Suzanne Flynn

August 25, 2007

Dear Keegans,

We are so very sad to hear of Drew's death. He was a great guy who was always smiling and joking around when we got together as cousins over the years.

You're all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the weeks to come!

Stephanie and Andrew Keegan

August 25, 2007

Our hearts are broken, and our thoughts are with you. We loved Drew so very much. He will always be in our hearts.

Sheila Dugas - Hession

August 24, 2007

To the whole Keegan family, Please accept our families condolences to all of you and your families. Sincerly our thoughts are with all of you-Mary Dugas, Patty Haswell, Anne Cote, Sheila Hession

Sue Palmieri

August 24, 2007

Kerry- My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Your strength and courage throughout Drew's illness was incredibly admirable. Please know I am thinking of you.

andrea doucette-james

August 24, 2007

To all of the Keegan family,

My condolences to all of you on the loss of Drew.
May your loving and happy memories of him bring you much comfort during this sad time.

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