J. Walter Keady

J. Keady Obituary

KEADY
J. Walter Jr. "Walt," joined the Lord on July 2, 2013. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life persona, quick wit, bright smile and warm-hearted listening manner. Walt was born on November 27, 1926 in Syracuse, NY to John Walter and Nellie (Meagher) Keady. His sisters Angela and Eleanor soon followed. The family moved to Ridgewood, NJ and Walt graduated from Mount Carmel Grammar School and Saint Luke's High School. At Saint Luke's, Walt made life-long friends and excelled at basketball, making school history by being named Bergen County high scoring player his junior and senior years. An excerpt from the Bergen Evening Record at the time noted his achievements: "…as a reward for his outstanding court play, Keady has been named to various All County, Conference and All State Teams. He was headed for Holy Cross this fall but the call to service changed his plans." He servedin the Navy aboard the USS Hancock in 1945. After the war,he graduated from Manhattan College. Walt married Mary Kennedy of Ridgewood at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on October 2, 1954. Together, with God's help, they raised 6 children in the home they built on Nottingham Road in Ramsey. Nothing was more important to Walt than his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary, and his sister, Eleanor Askins. He will be forever missed and loved byhis children Claire, Kevin (Barbara), Kathleen, John Walter (Mary), Christopher (Kathleen) and Mary Carroll (John) and his grandchildren, Oliver, Elizabeth, James, Charlie, Regan, Christopher Jr., Patrick, Michaela, Connor, Sumer and Sarah Keady and Olivia, Harry, Maggie and Frankie Pfeiffer and 6 nieces and nephews. An avid sports fan, coach and participant, Walt was a season ticket holder for the NY Giants, played countless early morning rounds of golf at Ramsey Golf and Country Club and coached all three of his sons on the Eagles baseball team. Not willing to leave the basketball court, Walt coached his grandson, Oliver, in basketball for four years at Mahwah Park and Recreation. Walt was a Certified Financial Planner for Investors Diversified Services and Ameriprise Financial. He reluctantly retired at 78. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Angela. Walt's family welcomes you to pay your last respects on Monday July 8th at Vander Platt Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com) at 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, N.J. from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St Paul R.C. Church, 200 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ at 10 AM on Tuesday July 9th.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or the St Paul R.C. Church Eucharistic Ministry Team.

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Published by The Record/Herald News from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Keady

7 Entries

Sheila Vieth

July 9, 2013

Kevin
Perry and I are very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was such a great guy. I'm sure you have many memories that will help you get through this tough time.

Liz Roccanova

July 8, 2013

With sincere sympathy,
Jon, Liz, Sarah and Molly Bruno

Phil Connolly

July 8, 2013

Big Walt lived a prosperous life and raised a wonderful family. Although we are saddened by his passing, he will be fondly remembered by all and is now with God.

Guy Minetti

July 8, 2013

I was deeply saddened to hear of Walt's passing. I am forever grateful that I got to know him well and spend many wonderful times with him. The way he lived life ensures that he now rests in heaven in eternal peace.

My sincere condolences,

Guy Minetti (Bronxville, NY)

John&Ellie Keady

July 7, 2013

Mary and family, We are so saddened by your loss and ours . John especially so loved Walt. He was his cousin and a good friend. Many great memories over the years. Ellie has a few too, especially the joking he did with her. Always kind and never a bad word about anyone. We will miss him a lot So sorry we can't be there for you and share some memories. You are in our prayers with love John & Ellie

Nelson Albrecht

July 7, 2013

Claire,

I hope you and your family can find solice at this difficult time. After reading your father's obituary, I can tell why he meant so much to you.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

July 6, 2013

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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