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Patrick O'Keefe Obituary

Patrick Anthony O’Keefe, 69, died Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Phoebus and a lifelong Hampton resident, Pat retired as a lieutenant from the Hampton Fire Department where he had served as a firefighter and fire investigator. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and had served in the Army. Pat is survived by his wife, Karen O’Keefe; daughter, Linda Elaine O’Keefe; son, Patrick Anthony O’Keefe Jr.; brother, Robert O’Keefe; and grandson, Kenneth Darnell Baker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment to follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 pm at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton.

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 2, 2018.

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William Briglia

July 5, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Melanie Mingee

June 9, 2018

Karen & family, May memories of Pat and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead... praying for you all , Gene & Melanie Mingee

Karen Bureman

June 3, 2018

Rest In Peace Pat. I was so very, very sorry to hear that you passed away. To Pat's family, I met and got to know Pat when he was in my Good News People small group a couple years ago at St. Joseph's Church. It was great to get to know him. May God bless you, comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time.

Donald & Sherry Boyce

June 3, 2018

Linda we are so sorry for the loss of your husband Pat, we remember you well from the 5PM Mass at St Joseph. My wife hasn't been able to attend Mass lately, we sat up towards the front on the right side. She would turn and way to everyone during the sign of peace. I took communion to Pat and Donnie Minetti this morning and they are so sorry as well and send their condolences as well. They are both to sick and are unable to attend tonight or the funeral tomorrow. In fact after I gave them communion I went back to St Joseph's to have one of the Priest or Monsignor go to them for the Annointing of the Sick. Don and Sherry Boyce

Donnie Fromal

June 3, 2018

Dear Karen and family, prayers and thoughts to you and your family..enjoyed it a lot when Pat would come by and visit the station.

Charlene Fee

June 2, 2018

I cant belive it. He just told me he was ok and he was hoping for the best. It is slightly unreal. Rest In Peace Pat. I am sure you were met by a wonderful group of people that you have missed.

Bill Smith

June 2, 2018

RIP Pat :-(

Denis & Vicky Flynn

June 2, 2018

Pat will be sincerely missed, our good friend and neighbor for many years. Karen our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be here for you. God Bless Your Family.

Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

June 2, 2018

Lighting a forever candle for our Kecoughtan High School Classmate Pat, who left us too soon. May flights of angels sing him to his rest. Prayers and thoughts for comfort, peace, and strength for all of his family and friends. KHS Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970, Reunion Committee

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