Photo courtesy of DOHERTY FUNERAL SERVICE
Medford, Massachusetts
Robert P. Keane--79, of Medford, formerly of Somerville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 23, 2017.
Robert was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (D’Arcy) Keane and the beloved husband of Patricia H. (Medairos) Keane with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was the loving father of John P. Keane of North Andover and his dear friend Betsy Lombard, Karen P. (Keane) Connolly of Medford, Judith A. (Keane) Browne and her husband Duane of Quincy and the dear grandfather of Robert and Sean Connolly and Andrew and Eric Browne. Robert was also the brother of Richard Keane and his wife Maureen and the late "Anthony" Francis, Martin “Joseph”, Mary “Patricia” Neylon, Kenneth and Paul Keane, and Joan Hathaway. He was also the brother-in-law of Brian Connolly and the brother-in-law to Gloria Keane, Mary Keane, Kathleen and Peter Donahue. Robert is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
The funeral procession was held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 10 a.m.followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Clement Church at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends were invited to attend. Calling Hours were held on Wednesday, January 25, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Robert was an Army veteran and retired corrections officer with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department. He was a former member of the Irish American Club in Malden. He was an excellent and avid bowler and enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He will be dearly missed by all.
He is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with him
Lorraine Butler
February 04, 2019 | Derry, NH | Acquaintance
Remembered By
Mary Prior
February 06, 2017 | Somerville, MA
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Judy and Louie Balestrieri
January 25, 2017
Pat and family, our deepest sympathy for your loss from Joan and me. I have so many great memories of Bob since your wedding and on through the years at all our family gatherings. His was a bright inspiration for me. Love, Cuz, Bob
Bob Lippens
January 25, 2017 | Ann Arbor, MI
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family, John.
Thomas Gorham
January 25, 2017 | Peabody, MA
To Auntie Pat and family, our prayers are for your peace and comfort. You have all been through so much. Uncle Robbie will be missed by everyone. I remember his sweetness especially. A wonderful man.
Laurie (Keane) Rohling and family
January 24, 2017 | Highlands Ranch, CO
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I can always remember him being larger than life. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Missy McCusker
January 24, 2017 | Pomfret, CT
My thoughts and prayers are with judy and Karen and rob and mrs keane when I was introduced to mr keane instead of saying hello mr keane I simply said hi bob and the look I got like how dare you and we both laughed ihe was always bob to me and he reminded me so much of my mom and of Archie bunker just loved him like a second father he was loved by so many and touch so many lives. He will be sorely missed but now he sits with the good lord and not in pain. Bob you will always hold a special...
Jennifer Kapotas
January 24, 2017 | Everett, MA
John and family, our deepest sympathy.
Tony & Joanne Vinciguerra
January 24, 2017