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JOHN McKEOWN Obituary
In 1970, Dr. McKeown was called to operate on Philadel-phia Eagles Defensive Captain Nate Ramsey who was shot in the chest in West Philadelphia. He retired from surgery in 1987 and remained on the board of Jefferson till 1996 when he was named Honorary Clinical Professor of Surgery. He was a member of numerous presti-gious societies including the American Association of Thoracic Surgery and the American Medical Association. In his spare time he enjoyed watching the Phillies.
He was married to the late Kathleen Frank McKeown for 46 years. He is survived by his 4 children Kathy, Carolyn, John, and Paul (Nicole), three grandchildren Carter, Sienna, and John. Also survived by his sister Kathryne Smyth, as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday Eve January 29th, 2015, from 6 to 8 P.M., in St. Margaret R.C. Church 208 Narberth Ave., Narberth PA. On Friday morning there will be a Funeral Mass at 9:30 A.M. in Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. There will be no morning viewing. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John's memory to Wounded Warrior Project, 4833 Belfort Rd., Suite 32256, Jacksonville, FL.
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February 13, 2017
Dr. McKeown treated me twice for a collapsed lung, ending in an operation in 1971. He was a kind and gentle man. I was a student at Temple University at the time. Knowing I had little funds, he charged me $375 for the operation, including a parietal pleurectomy & resection of a lobe. I always wanted an opportunity to thank him for his generosity. And to boot, a fellow West Catholic graduate.
God Bless John McKeown MD.
Fran Lawless Batavia, Illinois
This day was really fun for all! Uncle Bud' s 90TH birthday celebration and Surprize Party.
February 9, 2015
Too the McKEOWN family, "Paul, John, Kathy and Carolyn" Your Father is now joined with your Mom. The first memory I had of your Dad' was 8 years of age I had a little surgery on my left hand. Your father ''When we would visit" would 1ST thing take me to his Study and take my Bandages off, to see how well it was Healing. That memory of your Dad, will be with me forever. What a gentle man, his calm voice used to put me in a 'Calm-State'' of mind leaving me ''feeling everything will be OK! ''Each one of you are such special (Big) Kid's are in our Prayers. Love your cousin, Peter
January 29, 2015
Dear Kathy and family,
Your beloved, accomplished dad, aka Uncle Bud, carried himself with such grace and humility. It was an honor to know him.
With love,
Marybeth Hagan
January 27, 2015
We remember having the good fortune of sitting next to Dr. McKeown at Paul's and Nicole's wedding. We had a wonderful time talking to him and enjoying his company. Christine & John Sommer
January 27, 2015
Dear Kathy, Carolyn, John & Paul.
We remember your parents with great fondness. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Dad. You are all in our prayers.
Mrs. Matarazzo, Carla and Alfred & family
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