Michael James Keefe

Michael James Keefe
54
New Boston, NH

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother, Michael James Keefe on Friday, September 27, 2024. Michael died from long-term health complications stemming from a work-related accident. Michael is survived by his daughter, Ashley Keefe of Malden, MA who was his pride & joy.

Born on September 9, 1970, Michael was the beloved son of the late Robert & Shirley Keefe. Michael was born and raised in Danvers, MA and graduated from Danvers High School Class of 1988. After high school, when Mike wasn't traveling the country to see the band Phish, he worked in the tree cutting industry. On October 2, 2002, when Mike was 32 years old, he sustained a traumatic brain injury while on the job, which altered the course of his life. Despite being given slim to no chance of survival, Mike not only survived but thrived in the 22 years that would follow. He was a treasure to his entire family and all who got to know and love him. His love for his family was boundless. Spending time with his family was everything to Mike. Playing music and dancing, holiday parties, summer pool parties, seeing live music and playing Yahtzee were some of his favorite ways to spend time. He was the easiest person to please, and truly set an example for everyone on how to genuinely appreciate the small - yet important - things in life. His bear hugs, air guitar, peace signs and his big laugh will be missed beyond measure.

Our family would like to honor and send our heartfelt appreciation to Mike's family at Rosemeadow Farm in New Boston, NH where he resided for the past 21 years. They not only gave Mike and all the residents at RMF top-notch care, but they loved him as though he was part of their family. In the last week of Mike's life, some staff (on their own time) stayed in Mike's room with him overnight so he would not be alone. He loved his home and everyone who was there. You cannot put a price on that level of care and we were blessed to have had the peace of mind that we had, knowing how well Mike was being cared for and loved at Rosemeadow Farm.<

In addition to his daughter, Ashley, Michael is survived by his siblings, Nancy DeLong & her partner Rick Michaud of Hudson, FL, Diane Connell & her husband Scott of Tyngsboro, MA, Tom Keefe & his wife Suzanne of Raymond, NH, John Keefe of New Orleans, LA, Elaine Keefe, of Woburn, MA and Amy Keefe and her partner Nate MacNeill of Salem, MA. He was pre-deceased by his brother Paul Keefe.

Another one of Mike's favorite things to do was spend time with his nieces & nephews. He adored each one of them, just as much as they adored him. He will be sorely missed by Bobby DeLong, Danielle DeLong, Jill Powers, Eddie Cuoco, Tommy Cuoco, Emma Lee, Juho Lee, Hannah Keefe, Drew Keefe, Ricky Davis, Holly Davis, Olivia Keefe and Patrick Keefe. In addition, he will be missed by his great-nieces, Alana and Aurora and his great nephew Noah.<

Arrangements will be made by French & Rising Funeral Home in Goffstown, NH. https://www.frenchandrising.com/ Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Michael's memory to: Rosemeadow Farm, PO Box 145, New Boston, NH 03070.