Photo courtesy of Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Oct 7, 1926 – Jun 1, 2019 (Age 92)
Rosalie Jean O'Keefe died on June 1, 2019. Jean was born on October 7, 1926 in Middletown, CT, daughter of the late J. Gerald O'Keefe, Sr. and Genevieve (Campbell) O'Keefe. She graduated from Miss Marchant's Secretarial School and C.C.S.U. and received her MED from the University of Hartford. Jean taught in the Wethersfield School System for 34 years. She loved to travel and visited many countries in Europe and the Caribbean Islands. Jean also traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada. She was a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Church.
Jean is survived by her beloved brothers John Gerald O'Keefe, Jr. (Martha) of Bethlehem and Andrew Joseph O'Keefe (Barbara) of Cromwell. She also leaves her devoted, loving niece and Goddaughter Katherine O. Thomsen (Jeffrey), her caring, dependable nephew, Peter K. O'Keefe (Gloria) and many other nieces and nephews including Patricia O. Dwyer (Robert), Thomas W. O'Keefe IV (Jerilyn), Matthew J. O'Keefe (Cathlyn), Kevin J. O'Keefe, beloved Godson, Michael D. O'Keefe (Janet), John G. O'Keefe, III (Mary Beth), Mary O. Perrotti (Robert), beloved goddaughter Genevieve O. DeFelice (James), Ann O. Ford and Paul R. O'Keefe, Jean leaves a dear cousin, Grace M. Lineberry (Thomas) and a special Goddaughter, Jean D. Maxwell,. In addition, she is survived by 31 grandnieces and grandnephews and 3 great-grandnieces and 1 great-grandnephew. She also leaves behind dear friends Leona Griswold and Ruth Shields. Jean was predeceased by her brother Thomas W. O'Keefe III and her beloved sister with whom she lived with her entire life, Faith C. O'Keefe, nephew Timothy J. O'Keefe (Victoria) and his sons Sean and David. Jean was very appreciative that Maggie Seaver brought her the Holy Eucharist on a weekly basis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 6, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 56 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, prior to the service at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Office of Radio and Television, 15 Peach Hill Road, Prospect, CT 06712, Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or Dominican Sisters of Hope, 320 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550. Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share a memory with the family.
Read MoreI grew up down the street, and I have happy memories of Jean and Faith. Whether it was trick-or-treating at their house or talking outside with my grandparents and Jean while she walked her dog, Campbell, she conveyed such a warmth and care for her neighbors. She will be greatly missed, and the love she showed those around her will always be remembered.
Arragon Perrone
July 01, 2019 | Falls Church, VA
Thanks to Both of you Ms. Jean and Ms. Faith for the amazing 18 years. It was a privilege to work for you. I will always remember you and keep all memories in my heart. Ewa Zagorska
Ewa Zagorska
June 05, 2019 | Shelton, CT
Jean, 35 years of taking care of OKeefe Park was a privilege !!
I will mill all the wonderful conversations you, Faith and i had over all the years.
The Brownies, cookies, Klondike bars the laughs and just having the pleasure to sit and talk !
Peter told me today about the Brownies you had your aide make me a few weeks back and how you supervised to make sure they were perfect ! I laughed ! Even when you were sick you thought of others. I will miss the...
Tommy Bucior
June 04, 2019 | Rocky Hill, CT | Friend
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with you Loved One, comfort you and your Family today and always.
June 04, 2019
Jean was a customer of my hair salon for many years. Both her and faith were exemplary people. They were the kindest people I have ever met. My condolences to the whole family, who I know she was very close to, especially her loving, very caring niece Kathy.
Donna Diana
June 04, 2019 | Wethersfield, CT | Friend
Jean was a great teacher who I'll never forget. Had her for first grade.... great example of good character
Former Student
June 04, 2019 | Wethersfield, CT
My sincere condolences for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted " and "comforts all who mourn", sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2.
June 04, 2019
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
June 04, 2019 | Wethersfield, CT
