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CHRISTOPHER KEANEY Obituary

KEANEY, Christopher Mark (Ret. BPD) Of West Roxbury & Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 13, 2024. Chris was predeceased by his parents, Francis M. And Virginia M. (Fitzgerald) Keaney. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Karen M. (Kelly) Keaney; his beautiful bonus daughters, Kayla E. & Courtney K. Churchill, who he cherished with all of his heart, all of West Roxbury. His brothers, Timothy F. Keaney and his wife Martina of Marco Island, Florida, John J. Keaney and his wife Margaret of Rocky River, Ohio, Patrick M. Keaney and his wife Nicole of Bellingham. His in-laws, William J. "Tiny" and Susan E. Kelly of Brookline. Sister-in-law Jane M. Kelly of West Roxbury. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Kenneth W. Kelly (BPD). He leaves behind his children, Lauren, Jacquelyn, William and Mitchell. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special cousin, Mark F. Murphy Esq. of Wellesley. Chris will be remembered for his infectious laugh and charismatic personality, which warmed the cockles of every heart he met. Chris was a graduate of Northeastern University, with a major in Criminal Justice. In his early career, Chris was a Sergeant with the Boston Municipal Police, before joining the Boston Police Force. In honor of Chris, live life, smile, laugh and be kind. Visiting Hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, April 19th, from 3-7pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 20th, at Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury, at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited (please proceed directly to the church). Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Christopher's memory to the 100 Club of MA, 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, 200 Braintree, MA 02184. For online guestbook, pemurrayfuneral.com. P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2024.

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Jen Faucon

August 7, 2025

I was terribly saddened to just hear of Chris´ passing. He was such a dear high school friend. And grateful to have stayed in touch for many decades. Praying for his wife, children and family.

Cindy and Bob Johnson

May 13, 2024

Chris was our next door neighbor on Marco Island. He always had a smile ****he will be missed in our condo building of 33 families. Karen take care.
Love, Bob and Cindy Johnson

Robert Francis

April 18, 2024

My condolences to the Keaney Family
Christopher was a very dedicated and professional Police Officer. Christopher fought to improve the working conditions of his fellow officers and was a strong advocate for Police Community Relations.

Robert Francis
Retired Chief
Boston Municipal Police

Catherine Simmons

April 17, 2024

Oh Chris... we never got to meet in Florida like we talked about, me in Naples you on Marco...I´ll remember you always with that smile and laugh.. rest easy my friend. You were one of the good ones..
You will be missed

Carol Baughman

April 17, 2024

I´m sorry Karen, Kala and Courtney of your loss. May Chris have eternal peace.

Shawn Croke and family

April 16, 2024

To the Keaney family-

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Chris.

With deepest sympathy-

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19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Name Church

1689 Centre St., West Roxbury,, MA

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2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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