Jeremiah-O'Keefe-Obituary

Jeremiah O'Keefe

Ocean Springs, Louisiana

1923 - 2016

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Jeremiah Joseph "Jerry" O'Keefe, IIIBiloxi - Jeremiah Joseph "Jerry" O'Keefe, III, 93, of Biloxi, MS died August 23, 2016.Mr. O'Keefe was born in Ocean Springs, MS in 1923 and was schooled at St. Alphonsus Elementary School and later Sacred Heart Academy in Biloxi. When Japan attacked Pearl...

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Heartfelt condolences from the Tiernan family to the O'Keefe family. My Dad (John) and Jerry were squadron mates in the Marine Corps, and Dad always spoke fondly of Jerry.

Mr. Jerry will be missed on earth but he will be welcomed addition in the Kingdom.
F. E. Pringle

Our deepest sympathy.

My husband and I fondly remember, and never forgot, the "Mayor of Biloxi, Mississippi". He was introduced to everyone on our cruise ship, the Costa C in 1979 in the Caribbean. We vividly remember him wearing a large cowboy hat and was very gracious. The wonders of the internet have allowed us to read with much enjoyment about his colorful life, and to appreciate his military career - a true soldier. Please accept our condolences - our prayers are with you all.
Robert & Helen...

Dear Maureen,
Reading the NYT obit, I thought, "I like this guy." As I read on, it began to jog my memory until I got to your name. Then "I KNOW this family!" He was quite a man. My condolences to all of you and especially you, Pat, and Sam.

Adair Wilson

Having had the privelege of knowing Jerry for many years, it's hard to know where to begin. We have lost a true icon of the Greatest Generation. Though we have not seen him recently, we have memories that we will cherish. There never was a more generous individual and he will truly be missed. Our deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family.

All my prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.