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MARTIN J. KEAVENEY

1924 - 2017

MARTIN J. KEAVENEY obituary, 1924-2017, Waltham, MA

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MARTIN KEAVENEY Obituary

KEAVENEY, Martin J. Of Shrewsbury, formerly of Waltham, Wayland & Marlborough. August 30, 2017. Husband of the late Gertrude "Jean" (O'Connell) Keaveney. Father of Michael T. Keaveney and his wife, Sharon Tilburg, of Greensborough, GA, Jean M. Tierney of Norfolk, Peter M. Keaveney and his wife, Lisa, Mark J. Keaveney and his wife, Linda, all of Maynard, Eileen M. Riethle and her husband, William of Marlborough and Kathleen A. Keaveney and her husband, John J. Bressette of East Sandwich; brother of Marie Robins of Center Harbor, NH, Dorothea Mercier of Storrs, CT, Madeline Bradley of Pembroke Pines, FL and the late Bernadette Healey and Sr. Patricia Keaveney, SND; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Martin's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM, on Tuesday, September 5th, from 4 to 7 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to Boston Catholic Appeal - Archdiocese of Boston, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 or Waltham D.A.V. Chapter #45, 18 Prospect Hill Rd., Veterans Bldg., Waltham, MA 02452. For complete obituary, guest register and directions, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2017.

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Nancie Rich

September 25, 2017

Much love to you & your family Att.Jean.
Your Dad must have been quite a guy.

September 19, 2017

To the Keaveney Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Ted Priestly
Cathedral 7-12 High School

Karen Bella Bolognese

September 7, 2017

To the Keaveney Family ,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. My husband Pete and I were so happy to have meet him and your mother when they visited Las Vegas and had such a lovely time with them.We all enjoyed Grandma's homemade pasta that day ..So sad that your parents , my Grandmother and Pete are gone but the memory of that special visit will never be forgotten . I am in such admiration of all that he went through and accomplished in his life .May he Rest In Peace with your mom.A mass is being said at St. Sharbel 's Church on Saturday evening here in Las Vegas .

Mark Gordon

September 5, 2017

Marty


I am so sorry to hear about your passing. Even though I have only known you a short time I want to thank you for everything that you have done for me! May you rest in peace.


Mark Gordon

George Sherman

September 5, 2017

Peter,

We were so sad to hear about the passing of your father, Martin. He was a very kind, caring and friendly person. We know he will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad and difficult time.

With our deepest heartfelt sympathy,
George and Karen Sherman

Peyton Willman

September 5, 2017

Kathy & Johnny, Jean, Katie and Eileen,

We want to extend our sincere condolences to you for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Dana and I think the world of you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.

Love, Peyton and Dana

Kenneth Groh

September 5, 2017

To Peter, Mark and Eileen... my good neighbors and friends during our young years growing up on Sears road in Wayland.
I have no words to describe my sadness in the loss of your father except to say that he served our country well and he worked very hard to provide for your family.
Hope all is well and life has been good to you all,

Warmest Personal Regards,

Ken Groh

Jane Pioli

September 5, 2017

Dear Marty,
It was a very lucky day for me that I walked into O'Brien, Fitzgerald, Taylor & Keaveney PC interviewing for the job as your tax manager fifteen years ago. You taught me so much about business and clients, and about family and decency. It was my privilege to know you. I will miss you.

Dorothea Keaveney Mercier

September 4, 2017

"He was a man,take him for all in all,I shall not look upon his like again". Bud, our lives will be forever entwined.We hold you in our hearts,He holds you forever in His hands.Love always. Dorothea

Roger Lucey

September 3, 2017

Marty:

I will always remember you as the best teacher I ever had. You taught me debits & credits, 1040's, balance sheets and p&l statements. God Bless You. Roger A Lucey, CPA.

Ira & Karen Montague

September 3, 2017

Peter,
We are holding your family in our prayers during this sad time. God Bless,
Ira & Karen

Gail Quinn

September 2, 2017

I am so sad to hear that he was a great hero and a loved uncle when I was growing up. I haven't seen him in years, but he will be missed. I am the daughter of Bernadette Kearney Healy.C

PETER KEAVENEY

September 2, 2017

Dad, rest in peace-May the road rise to meet you,May the wind be always at your back,May the sun shine warm upon your face,the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Keep Moving.

Kathleen Keaveney

September 2, 2017

I still can't believe you're gone. I can't quite wrap my head around it......I love you.

1Day Pat ,2wedding Day,3wedding Day,4Easter with Uncles,5Easter,6Madeline'sWedding ,7Marei's Wedding

Madeline Bradley

September 2, 2017

Marty ( Buddy) there are so many things to say Thank You for.Yourservice to our country and your great sacrifice . Your quiet support of so many things especially the Nun's . Being my "big " Brother .Encouraging Jack &myself to go to Ireland .We got there for our 30th . Thank You .I will pray to you each and every day for continued guidance Love Madeline

Alice Atwood

September 1, 2017

Linda & family - so sorry for your loss. May the good memories help you through this difficult time.

Michael & Wanda Bresette

September 1, 2017

I didn't know him long, but it was easy to see he was an amazing man! Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

Linda Keaveney

September 1, 2017

Grandpa, Thank you for everything,I am forever grateful to have part of this family, You have been a wonderful example to all of us.You will forever be missed and loved.We will cherish all the wonderful memories. But we will all keep moving as you would want!! You are at peace with Gramma now❤❤

Mark Keaveney

September 1, 2017

Dad, you are now in heaven with Mom. You both will always be missed. RIP

Kathleen Keaveney

August 31, 2017

Dad, where do I begin? I am the person I am today because of you and all the values you instilled in me. So many times I say I am just like my mother and my father! Ha! It's such an odd feeling not having parents but you will always be in the forefront of my mind. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for you always pushing me to better myself. The memories that are flooding my mind now are incredible. From Saturday night church and dinner since I was a little girl to all those trips to Ireland and on the cruises. Thank you for everything you have done for me in my life. I love you. You can rest easy now and not worry about a thing. Keep moving up there. ❤❤❤❤❤

Shannon Keaveney

August 31, 2017

Thank you for teaching me the value of kindness, hard work, perseverance, education and a coupon. I miss you so much but you are forever with me as I "keep moving"

Patrick Keaveney

August 31, 2017

RIP Grandpa.

Eileen Riethle

August 31, 2017

Dad, you were such a wonderful father who taught us all such important
life lessons. You were the most unselfish person I have ever known. Love was at the heart of everything you did for our family. You will be truly missed, but all the loving, wonderful memories you have created will live on in my mind, heart and soul forever. You are now in Heaven with mom looking down on us and probably telling us to "keep moving" as you always told us! Love you and miss you so much. ❤❤

Irene Mullen

August 31, 2017

So many, many fun & fond memories I have of all our families!! You will be missed but never forgotten....rest in peace! Irene

Debra Munroe

August 31, 2017

sending prayers to you and your family

Jean Tierney

August 31, 2017

My Dad....my rock...my hero...my inspiration...my life....

I am who I am because of you - your support, your guidance, your caring, and your unconditional love. Oh how you will be missed in this world, but you are forever in my heart. Rest in Peace Dad....

Steve and Sue Phillips

August 31, 2017

What a joyful looking man. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mike Byrnes

August 30, 2017

Mr. Keaveney, you will be missed. Enjoy heavan!

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Sep

5

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Sep

6

Calling hours

9:00 a.m.

Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Sep

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Mary's Church

133 School Street, Waltham, MA

Sep

6

Burial

Calvary Cemetery,

Waltham, MA

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Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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