Robert F. McKeon

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Robert McKeon Obituary

Of Braintree formerly of Dorchester, March 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Dorothy (McDonald) McKeon. Loving father of Robert F. McKeon Jr. of NY and Carol A. Ryan of Cohasset. Devoted grandfather of Emily R., Grace M. and Audrey K. Ryan. Dear brother of Ann McGillivray of Dorchester and the late Mary Friend, Joseph, Daniel, William and John P. McKeon. Robert was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Boston University. Robert worked for the Dept. of Mental Health for many years until his retirement in 1992. He was an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and spent a significant amount of time volunteering for various other charitable organizations. He was a past commander and very active member of the John P. McKeon Post Amvets #146, until his death. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER Friday 4 to 8 PM. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan's Church, DORCHESTER Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Remembrances may be made in memory of Robert to the McKeon Post Scholarship Fund or St. Brendan's Church. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. For directions and messages of condolence, www.oconnorandson.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert McKeon

13 Entries

Nancy (Casali) Curran

April 15, 2008

Bob and Carol, Condolences (from an old friend) on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rita and Robert Thompson

March 29, 2008

Dear Dorothy,
Our condolences to you and the McKeon Family. Bob was a super person who will be sadly missed, always lovingly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rita and Bob Thompson
High Point, NC

Rita and Robert Thompson

March 29, 2008

Dear Dorothy, Our condolences to you and the McKeon Family.
Bob was a Super Person,who will be sadly missed, always lovingly remembered.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mike Casey

March 29, 2008

Mr. McKeon,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Helen Nowak White

March 28, 2008

My memories of Uncle Bob are of a gentle, agreeable man-of-few-words. I remember going to a cook-out at the house in Braintree and being given the task, along with my cousins, of shucking the corn on the cob. I also remember an Easter when it snowed!

I will keep you all in my prayers.

Krissy Flaherty

March 28, 2008

Please know that Mr. McKeon will remain in my thoughts and prayers along with his entire family. He was a rare gem. May he rest in peace.

Linda Monahan

March 28, 2008

To the McKeon Family, Mr. McKeon was a great guy, and a true gentleman. I worked with him a number of times at the blood drives. He was a very dedicated man and he will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.

Mark McGillivray & Family

March 28, 2008

Dear Aunt Dot, Robert, Carol and all the grandchildren: my sincere condolences on Uncle Bob's passing. I will miss Uncle Bob's quiet leadership, sense of humor and quick wit. Through his military service, dedication to family and volunteer work, Uncle Bob truly embodied the Jesuit credo as "A Man for Others". May he rest in peace.

Jim & Marge Murrin

March 27, 2008

My condolences to the McKeon family. I knew Bob all my life & he was a dear friend. He will be missed. God Bless

Gene O'Neil

March 27, 2008

Bob was a good man and certainly good for AMVETS #146

Marla Murphy Smith & Family

March 27, 2008

Mr. McKeon was the kind of person who did things quietly and with great care because they needed doing and not for any other reason. He was a kind person, a true gentle man, a person who made a difference. May he rest in peace.

Jack Ryan

March 27, 2008

Bob was always sort of a quiet guy but very kind and a joy to listen to. Every time I went to an event Bob was there! Super guy who will be sorely missed. God receive Bob into your kingdom.

Thomas Garneau

March 27, 2008

My condolences to the entire Mckeon family. Bob was a true gentleman and it was an honor to have known him and call him a true friend.

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