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Jeane McGinn Obituary

Sept. 6, 2020, of East Falls. Jeane died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Jeane is survived by her husband of 64 years Edward J., her son Edward J. Jr. (Janice), her daughter Maureen O'Keeffe (Mel), 4 granddaughters, Tara, Moira, Emily and Christine, and 6 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Joanne DeSantis (Louis) and several beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Jeane attended St. Bridget Elementary School, Hallahan High School and Chestnut Hill College. Jeane taught for the School District of Philadelphia, Merion Mercy and Waldron Academies and the William Penn Charter School. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family at St. Bridget Church, 3667 Midvale Ave., Phila. PA 19129 on Friday Sept. 11th from 9 - 9:45 A.M., followed by Words of Remembrance and her Funeral Mass at 10 o'clock. Burial will be private due to Covid 19 restrictions. The family would appreciate donations in Jeane's memory to the St. Bridget Memorial Fund. McILVAINE FUNERAL HOME, 215-219-2914

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sep. 9, 2020.

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Orla

September 11, 2020

I have wonderful memories of our shopping sprees while I lived in Florida Minding My Nieces Tara and Emily. I was honoured that she traveled to Ireland for our wedding. My Dad and Jeane corespondened for years. He enjoyed her wonderful letters. What a lady. May she rest in peace. Orla, John & boys

Marianna McGinn

September 10, 2020

When I first met “Aunt Jeane” I knew I loved her right away. She had the sweetest voice and was very accepting and kind and always interested in others. She was the first relative to congratulate her nephew, (my husband) and myself on our engagement. When she and Uncle Ed stayed at the beach and we would visit, she always made sure we had everything we needed and more. She was always so gracious and classy. She was so proud of Eddy and Maureen. She was a special lady. Love you Aunt Jeane.
Uncle Ed, Ed and Janice, Maureen and Mel and all the grands, how blessed were you to have such a lovely woman as your wife and mother/grandmother. May the Lord carry you through this very sorrowful time. Love, Marianna

Anne Maxwell (Nancy McGinn)

September 9, 2020

I will miss our hour long phone chats about everything and nothing. Most of all I will miss you, my wonderful, kind, generous and loving "sister"-in-law. Thank you for marrying my big brother Ed. Sleep in peace. Love you Nancy

Fran

September 9, 2020

Jeane & Ed’s visit to the Okeeffe house was always so special. We always cherished her letters. She will be sorely missed by all. ❣

Elizabeth

September 9, 2020

Dear Ed and family;
John and I are sorry for your loss. I’m known Jeane since 1965, she was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She was a classy and intelligent lady and I’m going to miss our long conversations. R.I.P.Jeane

D T

September 9, 2020

Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

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