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James O'Keefe Obituary

O'KEEFE, James J. Of Charlestown on November 29, Husband of Ellen O'Keefe. Loving father of Jamie O'Keefe and his wife Nora of Washington, D.C., and Meghan Daniels and her husband Peter of Charlestown, Adoring grandfather of Caroline Ryan O'Keefe and Zachary Laurence Daniels. Brother of Anne O'Brien, Patricia Devine, and Christopher O'Keefe and loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jim's large extended family and his enormous "family of friends" will miss his courtesy, his love of life, his eccentricities and his passions. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway Everett on Saturday December 4 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fund for the Enjoyment of Children at Mass General Hospital for Children c/o MGH 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, Ma. 02114. Interment will be private. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Home 1-877-71-ROCCO roccofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2010.

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Debbie Merritt

December 16, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Rest in peace Jim and may God Bless you and your family....

Jim Reid

December 15, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Cousin Jim's passing. I spent a lort of time away from home in the Navy. But I heard a lort of good stories from the Reid family that new you and your Family. My good bless you all. To Jim Fare Winds and following Seas

Gerry & Pat Reid

December 15, 2010

Bon Voyage Cousin Jim. Ellen, Pat and I were we were so glad to have been able to spend time with you both at Melanie & Graham's wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 4, 2010

Dear O'Keefe Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I remember him as a "fun guy" and a true friend to all! My sincerest sympathy during this time of such sorrow.

Betty Barrett (Teenage Friend)

Jake Falvey

December 3, 2010

Dear O'Keefe Family- May God Bless you during this time. Another great member from this great family will move on to be reunited with each other.

Erin Guiney

December 2, 2010

Meghan, Ellen, and all of the family - I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

December 2, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers....My Mom and Dad, Phyllis and Jake Falvey, always had great memories of meeting Uncle Jim in NYC; and watching as he did the (improved) O'Keefe version of Gene Kelly's "Singin in the Rain"..as they were all walking back home! Have to think that maybe, there is ONE GRAND MARCH going on, with all of our beloved and missed O'Keefe cousins! Marguerite Falvey

Rob & Beth Mueller

December 2, 2010

Ellen and Family- We were so sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. He will be sorely missed. Whenever I think of him, it brings a smile to my face. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rob and Beth Mueller

Michael O'Brien

December 2, 2010

Rest in Peace Uncle Jim. September 27th will never be the same.

Suzy Pompeo

December 2, 2010

Uncle Jim, thanks from all of us for so many great memories as well as your guidence and love. You'll be forever missed.

Suzy Pompeo

December 2, 2010

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

Manju Morrison

December 1, 2010

Jim thank you for your friendship, guidance and love. We miss you and we carry you in our hearts.

Love,
Manju, Tim & Luke

December 1, 2010

To Ellen and all the O'Keefes - I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. He was such a vibrant man and a wonderful story teller. I can still see him at cousin Mikey's eating lobster and regaling us with tales of his time living in NYC. He will be truly missed.

Kathe Thomas (Mae O'Keefe Wellbrock's granddaughter, Gertrude's neice)

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