Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Age 77
Dear Elizabeth,Barbara,Monica,Kieran,Jim & families .I was sad to hear of uncle JJ's passing.Had only met him about 5 times but have fond memories of those times and will cherish them always.Never forgotten ! Rest in peace dear JJ .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
From James,Amanda,Philip & Nathan Byrne, Railpark,Pikesbridge,Maynooth,Co. Kildare,Ireland
James Byrne
January 24, 2014 | Ireland
To Elizabeth and family, our deepest sympathys are with you at this time. As are our love and prayers Martin and Margaret Keelty (brother) Caroline, Jacqueline, Phil, Aimee-Page and Oliver Jenkins.
January 05, 2014
To Elizabeth & Family,
Sincere condolences to you all on Uncle JJ's passing. May he rest in Peace. Jenny Byrne & Family
January 03, 2014
To Elizabeth and all the family. We are thinking of you and praying for you all at this sad time.
From Catherine (Bridie's daughter)Ollie Laura and Jake xx
December 31, 2013
Elizabeth and family,So sorry to hear of Uncle JJ's passing. Angela , Brian and family, Wexford , Ireland.
December 31, 2013
Elizabeth and all the family , My thoughts and prayers are with you on JJ's passing. Sorry I can't be with you at this sad time, Love always Bridie. (sister.)
December 31, 2013
Dear Elizabeth, Barbara, Jim, Kieran & Monica and all the family.
We are very sad to hear the news of JJ's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have fond memories of JJ's cheeky smile.
Much love from Brother Paddy, Eileen, Kieron, Brian and Colette x
Patrick Keelty
December 31, 2013 | Wokingham, UK
Dear Elizabeth, Barbara, Jim, Kieran & Monica and all the family.
Thinking of you at this sad time. Always be remembered for his cheeky smile.
With Much love from Brother Paddy , Eileen, Kieron, Brian and Colette x
Patrick Keelty
December 31, 2013 | Wokingham, UK
Dear Elizabeth,Barbara,Monica,Kerian,Jim and family so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle JJ, may he rest in peace. from your nephew Martin & Dolores Byrne Maynooth Co. Kildare Ireland
Martin & Dolores Byrne
December 31, 2013 | Maynooth Co.Kildare Ireland
James Joseph Keelty, 77, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. Mr. Keelty was born on February 2, 1936 in the town of Baileboro, County Cavan, Ireland, son of the late Martin and Mary Ellen McDonald Keelty.He immigrated to the United States, became a citizen of the United States and served honorably in the United States Army. After his military service in Germany, he began work for the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transportation Operating Authority (MaBSTOA). Upon retiring from MaBSTOA, he and his wife, Elizabeth, relocated from New City, in Rockland County, NY, to Wilmington, NC. In his retirement, Mr. Keelty began a new career as a business owner enjoying many years as the proprietor of a food distributorship in New Hanover County. For over 20 years, Mr. Keelty happily played golf on the links and fairways of New Hanover and surrounding counties.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Keelty; four children, Barbara Caldwell (Donald) of Charlotte, NC, James Keelty (Patricia) of Suffern, NY, Kieran Keelty ( Sally) of Virginia, and Monica Quarleno (Peter) of New City, NY; twelve grandchildren; sister, Bridie Keelty, and brothers, Paddy Keelty and Martin Keelty.A Funeral Mass will be held at 2pm Monday, December 30, 2013, at St. Mark Catholic Church with Msgr. Stephen Worsley officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church Music Program, 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403.
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