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John Keegan Obituary
91, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. He was the husband of the late Gloria B. (Higgins) Keegan. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary (McCarthy) Keegan. Mr. Keegan was a police officer for the Providence Police Department for over 20 years, and also a member of the Capitol Police Department for over 20 years. John was an Army veteran, serving during WWII. He was the father of John J. Keegan (ret. PPD) (Ada), and James D. Keegan (Kim); brother of Patricia Baron; grandfather of Matthew, and Geoffrey. He was the brother of the late Elaine G. Keegan, Claiborne Bartsch, and Jacqueline Shewell.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 4-7 PM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 1 State Street, Ste. 200, Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com
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Cheryl & Steve Wolfe
November 9, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. We have been neighbors for 20 years and always enjoyed times we were able to chat. Wish we had known prior to Thursday night. Please reach out if we can help with anything at the house.... 31 Churubusco.
Praying for your family!
Jim Dodd
November 7, 2019
John was always loyal,conscientious,sincere and reliable. We worked many years together in the Providence Police Department and the Capitol Police. He will be missed. May He Rest In Peace. Jim Dodd (Retired PPD and Capitol Police)
Billy,Glenda McCusker
November 7, 2019
John,Aida, Jmmy,Kim and family So sorry for your loss.He was the last of the old crew.
Anthony Durante
November 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I remember your dad from our childhood days when everything was so simple. He was a strict but fair parent who would serve as a role model for others today. Thank you for your service and rest in peace MR KEEGAN. JOHN AND JIM YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Anthony Durante
Mary Turner
November 6, 2019
With deepest sympathy to John & Jim. I was lucky to have had John & Gloria as a positive influence growing up! They were what my parents called the salt of the earth! Sending love and prayers.
Bill HABERSHAW
November 6, 2019
John sorry to hear of your father passing we had a lot of laughs at Kent county court house may he rest in peace .
Linda and Paul Jones
November 6, 2019
John, Ada and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep him and you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Marie almagno
November 6, 2019
John,
Sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. We will keep him and your family in our prayers.
Joe and Marie Almagno
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