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Rose O'Keefe Obituary

At age 100, of Everett, on Oct. 10. Beloved wife of the late Frank "Duck" O'Keefe. Loving mother of Joseph O'Keefe and his late wife Lee of Winchester, John O'Keefe and his wife Carole and Barbara O'Keefe and the late Marguerite and Frank O'Keefe all of Everett. Survived by daughter-in-law Peggy O'Keefe. Sister of Margaret Pingaro and the late Salvatore, Anthony, John, Joseph and Harry Rocco and Louise Badolato, Mary Fiorentino and Helen Lamentea. Also survived by eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two great greatgrandchildren. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Son Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett, on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, Everett at 10:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Monday only 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose's memory may be made to the Glen Ridge Nursing Center, 120 Murray St., Medford 02155, c/o Activities Fund. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery, in Everett. Salvatore Rocco & Son Funeral Home 1-877-710-ROCCO

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2003.

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Diana DeGrenier

October 16, 2003

Barbara,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bless you.

Anne Fiesinger

October 14, 2003

Barbara, my thoughts are with you and your family in your great loss ... I hope the thought of the loving care and support you gave your mother for so many years brings you comfort at this difficult time ...

Fondly, Anne

Dave O'Neill

October 14, 2003

Barbara



We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Pam and Dave O'Neill

Linda Marler

October 14, 2003

Condolences to Barbara, Kellie and the entire O'Keefe family. I know Rose was well loved and had a long full life. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Gigi Ranno

October 14, 2003

Barbara,



Although there us never a "good" time for us to be called home, I wish for you comfort in knowing that your mother is at peace.



Gigi

Joanne & Grace Cardello

October 12, 2003

Barbara:



We are very very sorry about Rosie.

We all liked her. We are not able to attend as we are here in Florida.

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