James Alphonsa Keenan IV
James Alphonsa Keenan IV
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Born on September 21, 1953 in Trenton, Jim was a lifelong resident of New Jersey. After graduating from Montgomery High School in 1972, Jim joined the Marine Corps. He actively served from 1972 to 1976 and received an honorable discharge as a Corporal.
In 1985, Jim graduated from Mercer County Community College with Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Electronics Engineering Technology.
During his career, he worked for Princeton Gamma Tech and ExxonMobil before retiring in 2017.
Jim was very social and a kind and helpful neighbor. He loved spending time with family and friends. Jim was a loving dog dad to his three Beagles, Reba, Julie and Megan.
Preceeded in death by his father James A Keenan III and brother Patrick Edward Keenan,
Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kristin Engeseth Keenan, his sons James A Keenan V, Brian Patrick Keenan and his mom Eileen Coughlin Keenan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.
Burial will be private.
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Susan Snedeker
July 18, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Jimmy´s passing. I can remember surf fishing with him when I was younger on LBI. Jimmy could really catch some fish! He was a good swimmer too! His parents, my parents, Pat and myself would vacation together on LBI in September. Jimmy was always funny and kind to me. Such great memories. When I was younger, I would pester he and Pat. Both always made time for me. We lost touch over the years but whenever I would go back to N.J to see my folks, I would stop and see Ike and Jim. Jimmy would always come by to see me and my family while visiting his folks. I always enjoyed the times I got to spend with him, Ike, and Jim. He would say how proud he was of his sons. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Jimmy was a good man and I will miss him.
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Natalie Bachman
March 19, 2025
Sending prayers to all loved ones during this sorrowful time.
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