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Dennis O'Keefe Obituary

DALTON -- Dennis G. O'Keefe, 56, of Lower Makefield Township, Pa. died Wednesday at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born in Dalton on Nov. 6, 1949, son of Eugene and Marjorie Fuller O'Keefe, he was a 1967 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School, where he served as class president for four years. He was also a 1968 graduate of Mount Herman Prep School, and a 1972 graduate of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where he received his bachelor's degree.

He has resided in Lower Makefield Township for the past 25 years.

A Marine Corps veteran, he served in Vietnam from 1973 until being honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant in 1975.

Mr. O'Keefe was an insurance consultant for more than 25 years, working for himself and various insurance and financial companies.

While living in Dalton, he was a member of St. Agnes Parish.

He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Yardley (Pa.) Country Club and American Legion Post 155, Dalton.

He leaves his wife of 29 years, Rosalie Leone O'Keefe.

In addition to his wife and his parents of Dalton, he leaves a son, Brian O'Keefe of Lower Makefield Township and currently studying in Italy; three daughters, Meaghan O'Keefe of Philadelphia, Lauren O'Keefe of Boston and Erin O'Keefe of Lower Makefield Township; a brother, Brian O'Keefe of Longmeadow; and two sisters, Karen West of Dalton and Teryl O'Keefe of Crescent City, Calif.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- A Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis G. O'Keefe, who died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, will be celebrated on Saturday morning, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 752 Big Oak Road, Lower Makefield Township, Pa. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive guests from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frank M. Immordino of BRENNA FUNERAL HOME, 340 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, N.J. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Karin O'Keefe; two brothers-in-law, James West and Timothy Thomas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dennis will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son and brother.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 3, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis O'Keefe

16 Entries

Dennis and Tom Mawhinneu circa 1955

November 10, 2006

Rosemary Messer

November 9, 2006

Dear Marge,

Just today I learned of your son's passing. I am truly heartbroken for you.

I wanted you to know that I am holding you and your family in my thoughts and in my prayers, and I will pray especially for your son, Dennis.

May God give you strength, comfort and support through this most difficult of times.

Most sincerely, your Red Hat Camellia friend,

Rosemary Messer
11/09/06

Tom Mawhinney

November 6, 2006

To the O'Keefe Family:

I was staying at Tim Kirby's house prior to officiating a Williams football game when I heard of Dennis' passing. I have many fond memories of him, one of which was sleeping in the same bed the night before our Andover game in 1966. That was a special time for all of us on that team.

I still have a picture of Dennis and me making our first communion together. From what I know, he was a son and a brother to be proud of. You all our in my thoughts

Mark Kline

November 6, 2006

To the O'Keefe Family

My heartfelt condolances to all of you on Dennis' passing. I was a classmate of Dennis' through Saint Agnes and a friend as he went on to Wahconah and I went to St. Joe's. He was a wonderful friend and leader even then and I thought of him often over the years.

Gary and Mary Ellen Blanchette and family

November 4, 2006

Karen, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God bless.

Paul Casey

November 4, 2006

To Bud ,Marge & Dennis's Family
Our prayers and condolences are with you and Dennis's family at this time. May God's gentle hand and His Grace help you through this time of grief and sadness.
Growing up as neighbors on Sunnyside Drive I have had many memories of Dennis in playing tackle football or a pick up game of baseball or shooting our BB guns at anything moving at the end of the street in the big empty lots(at that time) by the Perrault's . Growing up;going to Wahconah; playing on the same athletic teams and knowing the same friends and classmates with Dennis are memories that I won't forget. Again may God guide you through these difficult times.

Kathleen Collins

November 3, 2006

Dear Bud, Marge, and family,Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this very sad time. May your faith,comfort of your friends and family bring you peace.
Love to all,
Bill and Kay Collins Cape Cod former
residents of Dalton.

Daniel Martin

November 3, 2006

Mr. and Mrs O'Keefe:

I was shocked to hear about Dennis' passing. My thoughts are with you in your grief.

Martha Downs

November 3, 2006

I am a former high school classmate of Dennis.Our class of 1967 was wonderful.Dennis was popular and smart.I was saddened to hear of his passing,but I'm sure his time here was very,very worthwhile.Best wishes to his family.Martha Hoag Downs RN

Sr Marita Callahan, SP

November 3, 2006

Dear Marge, Bud and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dennis' death--God rest him. You have lots of memories. It helps to believe with our Faith as St. Paul wrote: "Life is changed and not taken away." We are praying for Dennis here.
May God bless and keep you and your family "mostly now".
Love and prayers,
Sr. Marita

Vicki Lehotta

November 3, 2006

To the O'Keefe Family,
My sincere sympathy to you all. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and the days ahead.
( I work with Brian at Gasboy )

Bill Collins

November 3, 2006

To the O'Keefe Family:

I am very sad to hear about Dennis' passing. Dennis and I had many good times growing up in Dalton. I remember him as a gifted athlete, natural leader, and fun-loving friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Darcy Marcella Culverwell

November 3, 2006

Marge, Bud & Family,

There are no words to express the depth of our heartache for you all. You are held closely and sincerely in our thoughts and prayers.

Marge, thank you again for all of your support when we lost Mary, we will never forget your kindness and friendship. We think the world of you!

Love, Darcy and Denis

Jim and Pat Liley

November 3, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. We will keep him and all of his family in our prayers.

David Riddell

November 3, 2006

i enjoyed my times in school Dennis was always nice to me and everybody else.. He se to kid me about kicking for the football team, because I played soccer. He always had a smile for u.

Ann Marie Blackmon

November 3, 2006

Condolences from the Blackmons, former Dalton neighbors.

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