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Robert Keegan Obituary
NORTH WOODSTOCK -- Robert "Coach" Keegan, 89, died Oct. 10, 2010, at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth.
He was born Sept. 6, 1921, in the Bronx, N.Y., to William and Loretta Keegan. He was a graduate of St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School in the Bronx and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Merchant Marine.
A longtime resident of Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y., he retired as vice president of sales for Perry Manufacturing Company in Mt. Airy, N.C.
In retirement, he spent the winters in Highland Beach, Fla.
He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Lincoln and St. Lucy Catholic Church in Highland Beach, Fla.
IN HIS LIFE: While at St. Lucy's, he facilitated a number of fundraisers including golf tournaments and the St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance. He also organized other golf tournament fund raisers including the "Black Fly" Golf Tournement.
An avid golfer, he was very proud of the fact that he shot a hole-in-one on two separate occasions, one was at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Rotan, Fla.
Family and friends were very important to him. He was very proud of his Irish Heritage and often said that "Anyone that hates this life is crazy".
He was a supporter of the North Country Center for the Arts in Lincoln.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Keegan of North Woodstock; daughters Maureen Power and her husband, Tom, of Meredith and Patty DeCesare and her husband, Ken, of Mt. View, Calif.; a brother, Gene Keegan and his wife, Ella, of Bennington, Vt.; grandchildren Maura McCarthy, Colleen McCarthy, Brian McCarthy, Keegan Rice, Molly Rice, Danny DeCesare and Diana DeCesare; son-in-law Scott Rice of North Woodstock; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Eileen (Hynes) Keegan, daughters Kathy Keegan Cummings and Eileen Rice, and a sister Helen Keegan.
SERVICES: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at a time to be announced on Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Interment will be at Woodstock Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fournier-Hale Funeral Home, 144 Main St., North Woodstock.
Donations to the Eileen Rice Communinty Fund, Box 118, No. Woodstock 03262 or North Country Center for the Arts, Box 1060, Lincoln 03251.
Online guestbook at www.fournier-hale.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Keegan
Bud Shine
October 29, 2010
Dear Virginia & Family, Our hearts were heavy when we learned our good friend "Coach" passed away. We have so many fond memories of him at our N.Woodstock wedding, Boca Teeca CC, St. Lucy's St. Patrick's dinner/dances. A generous, caring, full of life man who will be missed by all the fortunate people to come into his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Virginia and his loving family. Sincerely, Sandi and Bud Shine
annie / johnny muratore
October 25, 2010
Coach Keegan ...... a dear friend to so many ...... Always remembered his friend's birthdays, anniversarys, loss of dear family members ..... no one can replace him We are going to miss you,Coach ..... our heartfelt sympathy to you, Virginia ...... Annie and Johnny
October 23, 2010
Dear Virginia, Words cannot express how sad we were to hear of Coach's passing--we have been away for a month and just heard today' 10-23-10. Our deepest sympathy to you and both families. God Bless, Kipp and Evelyn
Regina Mostone
October 14, 2010
Virginia, Although we only met "Coach" a few years ago, he made our visit to Florida such fun. The fifth floor will not be the same without "Coach". Our sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Bob & Regina
Candi & Steve Cosgrove
October 13, 2010
Moe and Patty,
My first memory of your Dad was one of those nights we were working on the Sports Night float, a few beers etc. The next day your Dad comes out and "states did we have any wild parties and we all panic. While "coach" then brings out this HUGE bra-asking if any of us were missing this? We all sighed a big one while laughter filled the air! From that point on the memories grew with camp Bernadette, Christmas eve and list grows. Steve was as amazed with our visits to Lincoln and golf. What a wonderful man and I am blessed to have him a part of my life along with both of you, Kathy, Eileen and your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Stephen Jaeger
October 12, 2010
Virginia, I am at a loss to remember when the Coach first made an impact on me. It might have been in the Bronx or on Long Island on one of the many occasions the Jaegers got together with the Keegans ( and the Harveys and Murphys). However, one event I have always remebered was in January of 1968. I was a few days from reporting for duty in the US Navy. Bobby, Ed Harvey and my Dad took to me to lunch in lower NYC, which almost lasted until dinner. As usual, Bobby was his entertaining and gracious self. We will miss him.
Stephen and Rita Jaeger
Rae & Pat
October 12, 2010
Virginia, so many wonderful memories of "Coach" will keep him alive in all our hearts. God Bless you.
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